Loner? Hardly. Totally ingrained with too many myths.
The internet is one of the *many* tools in education. It's not the only answer. We all know that. Do you?
Yes loner, weirdo, misfit etc. No myth. Fact. We all now that. Do you?
Loner? Hardly. Totally ingrained with too many myths.
The internet is one of the *many* tools in education. It's not the only answer. We all know that. Do you?
**begin sarcasm**Yeah, DB! You could have heard that fire alarm if you had wanted to, you big whiner! **end sarcasm**
Er, no. I didn't miss the point because I'm talking about TODAY and not 50 or 300 years ago. That was my point. The telephone industry in the beginning helped revolutionized the telecommunication industry which led to better phones and telecommunication services for deaf and hh people. It has helped spin off several phone related innovations and services such such as the UbiDuo, wireless video phone, TTY and so on. It has helped and it continues to help and provide valuable services for the public and career-minded. There are more professional deaf/hh people in the workplace ranging from doctors, engineers, scientists, business owners and so on. Ironically the telecommunication industry enabled deaf/hh people to become more independent using services and technology to their benefit. It added a few more notches in helping level the playing field. Laws and technology are the two things that'll help make it happen. It continues to move forward in that regard.
Besides, you can always wish that we're back in 1970s as adults instead of 20009 if you want. But I guarantee you that not a single Deaf person would want to do that. And we know why.
Let's not be ignorant about these things shall we?
No. No assumption was made on my part. Please do not ASSUME for me. I said "deaf people" and not "ALL deaf people."
It should be the parents' decision....but the problem is many experts do not let the parents know that...or push the parents in one direction...or there's limited resources such as educational choices in that particular area.
Parents have the right to get the FULL unbiased information on what their choices are...9 out of 10 (not a real stat...just a guess, but probably pretty accurate) of them do not get the information they need.
Look at Sweden.
Parents really don't have much choice in what they should do with their deaf child...it's pretty much chosen for them.
And deaf kids there are succeeding!! Many are graduating on (if not above) grade level.
You might have a point, Flip.
With all these wonderful technology at our disposal, why bother teaching deaf children how to speak?
Thanks Dreama...however when I stated that comment about those who don't see deafness as a disability, I was referring to language and communication not the job sector. Deafness is not a disability preventing from one acquiring a
Not a myth at all. Empirically supported evidence. Use some of that technology you are so fond of, and access some academic research on the topic.
About 80 percent of deaf infants are implanted with CI in Sweden.
Wow.. TOTALLY did not know that!! I just looked it up. Very interesting...... Thanks for the fun fact.
That is the second time in the last few days you have alleged that there is "empirical" evidence to support an unsubstantiated negative allegation concerning children with cochlear implants and/or who are oral.
Why not cite this "empirical" evidence, especially when you make a claim that these children suffer from "serious" psychological and social issues in greater numbers than hearing and/or deaf children who are neither implanted nor oral?
Hopefully, if you have such research it is not from a biased source, such as a Deaf college/university, Deaf program, Deaf organization or conducted by those who consider themselves Deaf.
True about Sweden..and what makes it so successful?
Parents MUST follow through 100%. If the child is implanted, that child must have the appropriate therapy.
I swear if I have a deaf child, my family will move there.
True about Sweden..and what makes it so successful?
Parents MUST follow through 100%. If the child is implanted, that child must have the appropriate therapy.
I swear if I have a deaf child, my family will move there.
I never said I would allow my child to be implanted with a CI.
I want to move there because they have an excellent education system that has been proven to be successful.
The government supports parents...providing them with resources. For example, parents can take off from work to go to sign classes without getting in trouble with their jobs.
A large majority of the students are graduating on or above grade level. It's amazing.
The minute the baby is diagnosed with a hearing loss, the parent is given ample support.
As for CIs, as far as I know, the government does not force the parents to implant their children. However, children with CIs in Sweden are getting appropriate support that is needed so their CIs were not in vain.
The government encourages family members to sign as well.
The use of signing itself is akin to talking so the success of language acquisition is higher.