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Re: hearing impairment
Originally Posted By Beth Willis
Do not give up! Try "Total Communication", it is the best of both worlds. Continue to work on speech while incorporating American Sign Language. Check out a local Deaf Service Center. They will have classes for your child and your family. There are also numerous resources in bookstores. We have a sign language dictionary that is invaluable to us. We have two Deaf children and we label everything with the sign and a word. Communication is wonderful! Do whatever it takes to communicate with your child. If your specialist does not agree with your ideas regarding your child, look around for another specialist. Do what is best for your family!
Beth
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