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Suggestions
for Talking with a Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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Reduce
background sound (turn TV/radio down, dishwasher off, wait
until dog stops barking, etc.)
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Obtain
the child's attention.
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Get
down to the child's level.
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Your
face should be clearly visible (e.g. no hands or objects
in front of your face, no gum/food in your mouth) with light
source on your face, not your back.
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Speak
clearly at a moderate pace and volume while facing child
with distance of 2-6 feet.
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Use
gestures and facial expression.
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Confirm
that a child understands important information.
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Rephrase
if you are not understood.
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