Your Deaf Child's Intelligence is Not Fixed

Your Deaf Child's Intelligence is Not Fixed 

Signer: Jodie M. Ackerman

What is the first thing that goes through hearing parents’ minds when they find out that their child is deaf? The majority of medical professionals often expresses sorrow, and inform parents that their child “failed” their hearing test and may have limited opportunities. The truth is that there are many unlimited opportunities, through options that include visual and audio technologies. The child’s intelligence has no relationship to their being deaf, as it is influenced by a variety of settings such as home and school environments. There are different definitions of intelligence. Hearing parents need to understand that their child’s intelligence is not “fixed” for life and realize that their deaf child is a visual learner. There are visual learning strategies that hearing parents can use to help their deaf child succeed. By understanding the concept of intelligence, hearing parents can allow their deaf child to explore and maximize their child’s potential.
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