Ten ways to boost your communication skills with someone who is deaf
Tips and techniques for better communication with people who are deaf.
- Secure the person’s attention.
- Face the person.
- If the person can read lips, keep the light in front of you. I
- If the person does not understand you, rephrase your message instead of repeating it.
- Use body language and facial expression to augment your message.
- Use your mouth only for talking.
- If the person has some hearing, try to eliminate background noises like televisions or music.
- Don’t assume the person knows sign language just because they’re deaf.
- If the phone rings or there is some other interruption, let them know. S
- Include them in conversations, even if it takes more effort.
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