How do deaf people learn how to speak?
Wow, I am amazed at some of the answers on this topic. Some very insighful and others…. a bit naive!!! First of all…. we don’t SUFFFER, and yes we do have a brain and can think. Yes we rely more on our vision, in a sense we hear with our eyes. In stead of taking in information from our environment through the ears, we do so through our vision. Even though an individual may have some residual hearing when they are born, does not mean they can talk. And not all are taught sign lanuage. (I wasn’t) And since we aren’t suffering, the MAJORITY of us do not have someone accompaning us everywhere to interpret. There are other ways to communicate! *SIGH* Now that I go that out of the way……. My brother and I were taught to talk. I had a bit more residual hearing than he did. Hand placement on the throat, nose and mouth help one feel the vibrations and movement of escaping. For example put your hand one inch away from your mouth. Say the word popcorn, and thank you. Feel the difference. T
