multicultural aspects of hearing loss and deaf culture

Some researchers have asserted that the medical model defines deafness as a __________ and reinforces the label of a _______

pathological condition; disability

Intervention has been founded on the basis of remediating ________, ______, and _____________ due to deafness

linguistic, social, and educational disadvantages

________, _________, and innovative research into ________ have been encouraged in order to _______ or __________ hearing loss and deafness in order for someone to …

Hearing aids, cochlear implants; gene therapy; habilitate or remediate

participate fully in the dominant culture (hearing)

In the 20th century, those for verbal communication emphasized deafness as a _______ that could be ______

handicap; overcome

There was a strong movement to promote _______ and _____ – this was favored by _____ parents that sought a cure for deafness

speech and lip reading; hearing

Many Deaf individuals felt ____________ of deciding their own future in terms of what was best for their _______

left out of the process; education

Early schools for deaf children included some teachings/rules for children to …

sit on their hands or keep their hands on their desks to keep from signing

Early focuses were on _________ instead of ____________

learning to speak instead of academic proficiency

This educational model ________ for helping deaf individuals integrate into ______ and___________

did not work well; hearing culture and communicate well orally

During the_______ in the US, individuals that were deaf could find jobs with ____ – ________ and __________ helped to shape and empower the Deaf community

industrial boom; ease; vocational training and employment networks

A strong sense of _______ was fostered which helped shape Deaf culture

community

Being deaf is a source of _______ for many members of Deaf culture

great pride

• Many Deaf people are fluent in ____ and ________ but the official language is __________

• This is more than a mode of communication but a __________ that embodies and preserves the _____ and ______ of this group

• written and signed English; ASL (American Sign Language)

• common language; values and histories

__________ has been a term used to describe individuals from the Deaf community

Fierce loyalty

______ and _______ communication is favored in the Deaf community. Hearing individuals or those that are not familiar with Deaf culture may often interpret this kind of communication as _____ or _____

Direct and informal; blunt or rude

What one may see as blunt or rude is valued as ______ and __________ in the Deaf community

example?

honesty and straightforwardness

“Oh did you get that at the fat people store?”

Reference to ______ deafness

Deaf vs deaf

Deaf: cultural Deafness

deaf: physical deafness

Identify with Deaf culture

Deaf vs deaf

Deaf: Identify with Deaf culture

deaf: may or may not identify with Deaf culture

Encompasses a wide range of hearing levels

Deaf vs deaf

Deaf AND deaf

Uses American Sign Language

Deaf vs deaf

Deaf: Uses American Sign Language

deaf: may or may not use American Sign Language

Commonly used, but many individuals still don’t like it because it describes deaf people based on what they cannot do

Hearing Impaired

This is another commonly used term; however, many people dislike the use of this term as well because it describes deaf people based on what they cannot do. This term might be appropriate to use for _________, but always identify the terms the deaf individual uses to ________

late-deafened adults; describe themselves; Hearing Loss

Keep in mind terminology is _________ try and educate yourself on what is appropriate or preferred – when in doubt, ____

ALWAYS changing; ask!!

Cochlear implants are viewed by many that associate with Deaf culture as ________, as a way to __________

negative; “fix” deafness

___________ for children with cochlear implants that are mainstreamed into regular education classrooms has yet to be determined,....no studies really exist as of yet that have followed these children to see what their_______ might be.

Long term outcomes

academic outcomes

Working with this population is challenging in that there may be _________in terms of what is best in terms of _______ (________ , ________) vs ____ only or ________. SLP’s should encourage _________ for patients so that no matter the outcome of treatment the patient and family are tied to a _________ to foster ________ and ______________

disagreement; intervention (aural habilitation, aural rehabilitation); ASL; residential schools

positive Deaf role models; support system; academic and communicative growth

As a clinician, what can you do to present yourself as an ally or person who wants to help meet their needs and not someone who want to “fix” a perceived problem.

our job is to help them communicate effectively, not judge any decision