Ease others' fear of communicating w/ a deaf person?
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Two weeks ago I went to a health recovery center and met half a dozen people with different forms of disabilities.  For each person I needed to figure out how they went about communicating.  \n\nOne person had a flat keypad that looked like a typewriter and she touched one letter at a time. On the back of the pad was a short note explaining who she was and how she communicated.\n\nPerhaps you could design a nice cartoon figure of a woman holding a hand to her ear shouting, "Whaaaat?  I can't hear you!"  Something that is fun and understandable quickly.  \n\nThink of it this way.  There are plenty of times in life when somebody needs to see identification from you before they will talk.  A bouncer, for instance, can't put two words together without seeing an i.d. first.  A human resources person is incapicitated without your resume as a security blanket.  A doctor's office won't even say hello until you've filled out the waivers.\n\nAlso, people wear uniforms in all kinds of different endeavors to show "who they are".  I'm not suggesting a uniform for you, of course, I'm just trying to show that people "announce themselves".\n\nThat's why I think that a fun cartoon picture could help announce you and make your situation understandable to somebody else in about 1/2 a second.  I think that an announcement card of some sort would cause somebody to feel, "Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, I understand what's up, that's cool."\n\nGood luck.  I sincerely hope you get success on this question.
863476
Really tough situation. You need to teach them that there are symbols or names for objects or concepts and then you need to be able to have a way to relay those objects or concepts to the student.  Since 2 senses are eliminated, touch is probably the best way to reach these students.  I have worked with deaf/blind adults who either lost one or both senses in adulthood and therefore already understood these concepts or adults who were deaf/blind since childhood but already understood these concepts.  We used fingerspelling directly into the person's palm, for those who knew the letters of American Sign Language (ASL) or for those who didn't we traced the outline of the uppercase letters directly into their palms.  Of course, Braille is another option, if the person already understands it.  Good luck.
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there's a small book out called taming the tongue...look it up and buy it...also read scripture on the tongue...what or who are you benefiting by speaking against people...love them and help them with there awkward ways or looks...we all do it and it's a hard thing to get out of sometimes because we all talk about things..but try not to involve yourself with idle talk..don't say anything when others start in that conversation..and it's hard because that's what you are used to but with time you'll begin to gain control over it...you need a different perspective on what you are doing..understanding the harm in it may help you overcome this obstacle.
702443
Communicate!!!Don't be introvert =]
459323
Nice one, you caught a few.  Most people think that because someone is mute, or merely deaf or dumb that they are stupid.  On the contrary they have to be, and as a result are far more alert and clever.  Once whilst investigating a crime with mute witnesses, I went to all the trouble of getting a person who could do deaf and dumb sign language only to find that the witnesses had written down everything that had happened in perfect statement form.  I felt such an idiot...............
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http://www.aslpro.com/\nis an excellent site. \n\nBut keep looking for opportunities to mingle with deaf people. A lot of areas have deaf social groups where people can meet and practice. Also, some churches have signed services, that's good receptive practice.
299280
Well as you knw that you are facing a fear of public speaking and for that the best thing to do is 1st try getting comfortable talking in a grp with ppl whom you knw really well.. then slowly start with other ppl.. the best way is to crack a joke or sumthin so that you can lighten up the atmosphere and then once you will c every1 smiling, you will automatically have the courage to talk.. and relax.. no1 is gonna do anything.. so then plz do express yourself and let others knw wats in your mind!! all the best...
658208
remind yourself that everyone says dumb things so there is no reason for being afraid....most people are afraid to talk in front of people because they are wondering what the people are thinking of them....everyone is not perfect
1037088
Perhaps try a different communication technique?
423294
This works\nAsk them to name 5 things they can see, then hear, then feel.\nThen ask them to name 4 of each, then three etc.\nIf distracts you and also makes you aware of what is actually going on around you, not just what you are afraid of.\nGood luck.
34298
Deaf.. Need to see whats going on!!!
551533
talk to them personally, open up. It would sound awkward especially if you don't talk too much, but it really helps. trust me... \n\nCommunication is vital
89432
When I find that I have something to say, but the other person doesn't want to listen, I listen to them first. It doesn't matter if you already know what they are about to say, or what they are thinking, everyone just wants someone to hear them. So after they are done talking/crying/yelling or whatever, then you talk to them calmly about how you feel about the situation. Don't be so quick to blame, just talk. If they still don't want to listen to you, then let them go,  they'll know where to find you once they are ready to listen.
449208
Great communicators/conversationists know how to ask questions and LISTEN with interest to the answers. If you are quiet by nature, you are ahead of the game, unlikely to be inclined to blubber idiotically. Stop trying to overcome your 'shyness' and stop worrying about what YOU have to say. It's the fear of being rejected that trips you up. \n\nLearn to listen. The right words --- the ones 'outgoing' people usually can't utter --- will come when you stop worrying about what YOU have to say and just listen quietly. Try it out and tell me it doesn't change how you view your 'social self.' \n\nGood luck!
215746
you can't.same way with describing sound to a deaf person
86334
I have this! I also have Painic disorder with Agorabia.  "fear of being in public".... Be understanding to them... One step at a time. When with this person talk with them the whole time. Dont leave their side, until they tell you they are ok. When they tell you they want to leave now, it means NOW, not 5 min. from now, but NOW!!! Sometimes holding their hand will help. Show them that they are with you, and that no one will try anything, or say anything unless you want them too.  Never get mad at them, even if you dont understand. The more you know the more you'll understand. The more you understand the more you can help them.
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TALK REALLY LOUD!!! OR start using sign language