STRATEGI KELUARGA DALAM PERAWATAN ANAK DENGAN TUNARUNGU

: Hearing impairment is a condition where individuals face difficulties in communication. Deaf children encounter various challenges in their growth and development. Therefore, parents of deaf children must have specific strategies in educating and caring for children with disabilities to ensure their optimal growth and development. Purpose: To understand the depiction of parenting patterns and family strategies in caring for children with hearing impairment. Method: The research methodology employed is qualitative research utilizing a Case Study Research approach. The research validity was reinforced by applying triangulation through direct interviews with two participants. Results: The research findings presented an analysis of the interview data collected by the researcher and validated by the participants, revealing three primary themes: 1) Family strategies, 2) Insufficient family knowledge, and 3) Family support. Conclusion: Families provide care and treatment strategies for their children through various means, such as communicating using sign language and body language, self-taught by the family. Additionally, the family provides routine care through specialized schools to assist in cognitive development.