Guest guest Posted October 9, 2004 Report Share Posted October 9, 2004 This IS a very thought provoking question ... and as Deana rightly said, if we as parents are debating it, imagine how hard it is for others to understand! I have recently started using " deaf " to describe my 3 year-old, only because it's shorter and easier to say - even though technically I would consider her HoH since she gets great benefit from her aids. Her D/HH teacher at preschool routinely calls all the aided kids in her class deaf too. I think deaf brings with it a specific stereotype though - other parents often ask me if Kate " can hear at all " - but that gives me the opportunity to explain what I can about her loss, equipment, etc. I thought it was interesting what Yuka said about her 15 year-old, and the way he " identifies himself " - more for us beginners to think about as our kids get older, and to make sure we let THEM choose what words are used to describe their loss. And yes, we too call Kate's aids her " ears " - always have. Even a stranger at the pool last week asked " can she wear her 'ears' in the water " ? - seems like it's pretty common. , in CO (5.4) - hearing Kate (3.4) - mod/sev S/N bi-lat ________________________________________________________________ Speed up your surfing with Juno SpeedBand. Now includes pop-up blocker! Only $14.95/ month - visit http://www.juno.com/surf to sign up today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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