characteristics of deaf students
While deaf students are similar to hearing students, they have unique characteristics that need to be considered when choosing an educational setting. The following are general characteristics of deaf students, however keep in mind that all students are unique and will not possess all characteristics.
- Deaf students typically do not grow up with the same types of early environments as hearing students do
- Most deaf students have hearing parents who are unfamiliar with the Deaf culture and methods of communication
- Hearing aids and cochlear implants make up for a child's hearing loss and helps them get back on track
- Deaf students in a mainstreamed setting are more successful if they have other deaf peers in the classroom
- Many deaf students have additional conditions or disorders
- Deaf students typically do not grow up with the same types of early environments as hearing students do.
- Most deaf students have hearing parents who are unfamiliar with the Deaf culture and methods of communication