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Communication Methods for Communicating with Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Communication methods for communicating with deaf and hard of hearng people (and language development) including auditory verbal, bilingual bicultural, cued speech, pidgin signed english, sign language, signed exact english, speech therapy, speechreading/lipreading, and total communication.
How to Communicate with Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
Communicating with deaf and hard of hearing people involves more than just sign language as an option.
Total Communication
Definition of total communication for the deaf and hard of hearing
FAQ - Communication
Frequently asked questions about communication.
Total Communication
Information and resources on total communication.
Pidgin Signed English
Information and resources on pidgin signed english (PSE).
Auditory-Verbal International
Auditory-Verbal International provides support and information for those who use the auditory-verbal method.
Signing Exact English
Information and resources on signing exact english (SEE).
Bilingual-Bicultural
The bilingual-bicultural method, including schools utilizing this method.
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