guidelines for teaching language 29
It will be easier for your child to understand
spoken words if you talk naturally
and in a clear voice. Do not shout.
Shouting makes the words harder to
understand. Speak in short, simple
sentences so you do not confuse
her. It will be easier for your child
to see your lips move if you do not
have anything in or in front of your
mouth while you are speaking.
What do you
have there?
If your child can hear a little
These suggestions may help her hear sounds a little better.
• Cupping a hand behind the ear can
help more sound reach the ear.
• Speaking close to a child’s
ear can help her hear better.
This makes sounds louder
and lessens the amount of
noise from the environment.
Remember she also needs to see
your face while you are talking
to her.
Let’s go give
Mrs. Chifeve
her gift.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)