Many school teachers would like how to teach their hearing pupils about deafness but are unsure how to proceed. Children with a classmate who’s deaf can be equally curious about what exactly is involved. Depending on the age of the children in a school class, the concept of deafness can be taught in a few ways.
Many deaf youngsters can read the movement of an eyelid, or so it’s said. Non-verbal communication and facial expressions are essential for deaf youngsters to decode what’s said by a speaker, whether it’s verbal or signed. Visual information cues give the tone of what’s being said, as aural nuances aren’t always picked up and can be
A mum recently asked how to explain ‘pretend’ and ‘real’ to her son. There are a few ways to do this. Sorting toy and ‘real’ items into piles may be the easiest start, as Anna McLeod at Release Communication advises. Comparing toy and ‘real’ animals side-by-side is another way to explain ‘pretend’ and ‘real’. If
A teacher just contacted IDK to advise that a young deaf pupil had arrived in her class without prior notice, and what were the next steps to take? For anyone else who may be in the same position, here’s some advice: 1) Ask your pupil’s parents/guardian if their hearing has been tested and if hearing
If a deaf child is in your class this school year, you may be asking “does my teaching have to change?” and wondering how everyone will manage. Everyone Is Individual The first thing to remember is that all children are different, so take some time to get to know your new pupil for themselves, as
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