My Child is Deaf – What Shall I do?
Having a child who is deaf is a unique responsibility. Although deafness is generally seen as a disability, the Deaf community is a thriving culture bound by its own language (ASL), “a rich history of art, humour, literature and customs”.
Parents who discover they have a child who is deaf are faced with a series of life altering decisions unlike any they would make for a hearing child. (For the purpose of this paper, the Parents referred to will specifically, but not exclusively, be hearing parents).
Having a child who is deaf in the family causes all previous dynamics to change totally. Parents are faced with choosing how to equip their child to communicate and interact in the family, school, and society. Once communication methods are chosen the parents must decide on the education methods best suited to their unique child.
Being aware of the choices and decisions these parents face will make educators more involved and able to give educated suggestions. Understanding the family dynamics, choices and decisions involved in parenting a deaf child is the best way to understand the unique “deaf-abilities” these children bring to the classroom.”
Perhaps you would like to read more about “The Parents and their Deaf Child”? Pop over to Google’s ebook section…click here
Or perhaps you would like to read about Megan, to give you an idea of what to expect from your child
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