Speak directly and clearly so they may read your lips. Most lip reading is guesswork. Dont yell or exaggerate mouthing or mock sign language or make obscene gestures which is offensive Dont label a deaf person: Deaf Mute Deaf & Dumb Hearing Impaired those terms are wrong.
How do you communicate with a Deaf person dos and don ts?
Treating Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients: Dos and DontsDO speak directly to the patient in the second person point of view. DO use eye contact to improve communication. DO consider facial expressions part of the dialogue. DONT be afraid to use the word “Deaf” DONT assume the patient uses American Sign Language (ASL)More items •5 Feb 2019
What are the dos and donts when dealing with hearing impaired learners?
Dont yell. It changes your voice and face and can make reading cues from your face difficult. Dont cover your mouth as you speak. Dont say “never mind.” It is dismissive and excludes the person from the conversation when they were just trying to understand.
Deaf community norms include:Maintaining eye contact.Being blunt and direct, whether in description or opinion.Waving, tapping the shoulder, stamping on the floor, banging on the table, and turning the lights on and off to get someones attention.Touching during conversations.Hugging when greeting or leaving.More items
How do you treat a Deaf person?
Tips for communicating with Deaf patientsBook an interpreter. Talk directly to your patient, not the person interpreting for them.Make sure you have your patients attention before talking. Maintain eye contact whilst communicating. Use normal lip movement. Speak at a normal volume.More items
Make yourself available through informal networking. Let others know that you are available to serve as a resource in your community to parents trying to learn more about raising a deaf or hard of hearing child. Volunteer at schools with deaf and hard of hearing programs and related community events.
How do you respectfully get a Deaf persons attention?
Typically, strategies used to attract the attention of a deaf person include:waving your hand.if you are close by, tapping on the shoulder or upper arm of the deaf person.if you are not close by, asking a person nearby to tap on the shoulder or upper arm of the deaf person.flashing the lights in the room.More items
How do you talk to a Deaf person respectfully?
7 top tips for communicating with deaf people.Always face a deaf person. Make eye contact and keep it while you are talking. Check noise and lighting. Turn off or move away from background noise. Keep your distance. Speak clearly, slowly and steadily. Take turns. Repeat and re-phrase if necessary. Write it down.