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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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