10 ways to Ensure communication with deaf child
These strategies will lead to more effective communication between hearing and deaf individuals...
1- Using facial expression and body language 2- Gaining attention using hand and body movements 3- Using touch to gain attention 4- Using pointing to direct attention and permit language input 5- Reducing communication so the child recognizes it as important 6- Using short utterances 7- Positioning self and objects in child's visual field 8- Moving hands or face into a child's visual field 9- Using bracketing to clarify meaning 10- Modifying signs/gestures by exaggeration and repetition (Albertini et al. 2002, pp 69-71) |
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