What adaptations must be made to effectively discipline the deaf or hard-of-hearing child? What recommendations are there for behavior modification?
The deaf or hard-of-hearing child, as a family member, must be expected to follow family rules. Deafness must not become an excuse for misbehavior. When a deaf or hard-of-hearing child is treated in the same way as his siblings, he or she feels more a part of the family.However, you may have to be clearer with a deaf child about what your expectations are. It may take a more conscious effort to make sure the child knows what is going on. Much inappropriate behavior results from lack of understanding, such as when a child is scooped up and put in the car without knowing where he is going.Visual cues such as a calendar with drawings, written notes, or pictures of places visited frequently can assist children in understanding what is happening around them.
