Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Written by

redding-admin

What does this diagnosis mean? The Canadian Association of the Deaf-Association des Sourds du Canada recognizes a person to be medically/audiologically deaf when that person has little or no functional hearing and depends upon visual rather than auditory communication. “Visual means of communication” include Sign language, lipreading, speech-reading, and reading and writing. “Auditory means of […]

What does this diagnosis mean?

The Canadian Association of the Deaf-Association des Sourds du Canada recognizes a person to be medically/audiologically deaf when that person has little or no functional hearing and depends upon visual rather than auditory communication. “Visual means of communication” include Sign language, lipreading, speech-reading, and reading and writing. “Auditory means of communication” include voice, hearing, and hearing aids and devices.

Who can provide the diagnosis?

Audiologist

Get new articles and information directly to your inbox

We will never send you spam or sell your information to a third party

People also read

July 4, 2024

Personal Stories

3 Top Tips: How to be a Better Advocate at School

Between making lunches, getting breakfast ready in the morning, and making sure your kids have clean clothes...

Written by

ekr-admin

July 4, 2024

Caregiver Insights

Where Do You Start?

Everything is an adventure and mistakes happen along the way. If we knew back in 2016 what we know now, we would have been on waitlist for services a lot...

Written by

redding-admin

July 4, 2024

Caregiver Insights

You Can’t Be The Only One, Right?

You’re right; you can’t be the only one. I mean, you are the only one who has your child and your unique experience, but there are others you can share with, those who will understand.

Written by

redding-admin