- Smile and maintain eye contact while talking to someone who is hearing impaired. If a sign language interpreter is there, talk directly to the person with the impairment, not the interpreter.
- Use complete sentences, especially when talking to children. Good language development is dependent on the correct usage of verbs, adjectives, adverb, nouns, etc.
- Speak slowly and clearly, but do not exaggerate. Be expressive.
- If a word is not understood, try another word.
- Only use sign language if you are qualified.
- Do not shout. Hearing aids make sounds louder, but they do not clarify the understanding of the sound.
- If all else fails, use pencil and paper to communicate.
- During group work, try to seat the person with a hearing impairment so they can see others in the group.
- Watch the individual with the hearing impairment for facial expressions and body language that will help determine the success of communication.
- If there is trouble understanding the speech of a person who is deaf, don't hesitate to ask them to repeat what they said. Willingness and desire to communicate is what is most important, not the your ability to understand.
http://ada.ky.gov/hearing_imp_def.htm
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