Is there a standard list of objects used in communication systems for children who are deaf-blind?
Question: I work with a girl who is nine years old and is deaf-blind from birth. I’ve always thought she is a lot more capable than people give her credit for. She has 2 or 3 signs she uses and we started using objects with her and she has really caught on to using them. I’m pretty sure she understands diaper, cup, backpack, and headphones (for music time). I think she is ready for more objects because there seems to be so much “in there” that is trying to get out. Is there some kind of list of the best objects to use with students like this? I’ve looked on some of the websites and haven’t found anything like a dictionary for object communication. Thank you and I will look for a response. Maurice Belote, CDBS Project Coordinator responds: Thanks for a great question. This issue has come up over the years with other students so is a good one to address on a forum such as this. First, let’s clarify what we mean by the use of objects as part of a communication system. Objects are tactile
