Who Tells Us How to Be Good At Hearing Loss? | Hearing Health & Technology Matters
The autist must find her place in the world, where she can turn her diagnosis into something positive and play to her strengths. In my work as a radio producer, I can use my sensitivity to sound and ability to pick up on details. I hear every poor edit and shift in volume. But wearing my noise-cancelling headphones on the crowded metro on my way to
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From My Battle Call by Valli Gideons
Things I want people know about my children's hearing loss:
👂They are typical kids, who don't hear typically.
🤫If you speak in a quiet voice, they probably will not hear you. If you talk from across the room or with your back turned, they will miss most or all of what you say.
🔊When they are in a place with
the importance of attuning to a child or person and being open to different senses and modalities.