Jennifer Lombardo - What Happens When Someone in My Family Is Deaf?

Published in 2020 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 29 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010 Copyright 2020 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer. First Edition Editor: Rachel Gintner Book Design: Rachel Rising Photo Credits: . Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Lombardo, Jennifer, author.

Title: What happens when someone in my family is deaf? / Jennifer Lombardo. Description: New York: PowerKids Press, [2020] | Series: Help me understand | Includes index. | Summary: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 5 percent of the worlds population has disabling hearing loss. Some peoples hearing loss is mild. They can communicate through spoken language and may use a hearing aid. Some people have profound hearing loss, which most people refer to as being deaf.

In this book, readers will learn the causes of deafness and the different ways in which deaf people communicate. Full-color photographs and age-appropriate text help readers understand this common condition-- Provided by publisher. Identifiers: LCCN 2019031982 | ISBN 9781725309661 (paperback) | ISBN 9781725309685 (library binding) | ISBN 9781725309678 | ISBN 9781725309692 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Deaf--Juvenile literature. | Deaf--Means of communication--Juvenile literature. | Deafness--Juvenile literature. Classification: LCC HV2380 .L66 2020 | DDC 362.4/23--dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2019031982 Manufactured in the United States of America CPSIA Compliance Information: Batch #CS20PK.

For Further Information contact Rosen Publishing, New York, New York at 1-800-237-9932. CONTENTS What Does Deaf Mean? Put simply, being deaf means you cant hear most sounds. Some deaf people can hear very loud sounds, but many cant hear anything at allthat is, unless they have a to help them hear. Someone can be born deaf or become deaf later in life. Maybe you have a brother or a sister who was born deaf. Or, maybe one of your parents was born deaf or has damage to their hearing.

No matter who it is, there are ways you can better interact with a deaf person. Its important to get your hearing tested every couple of years. Learning to Communicate It can be hard to learn how to communicate, or share messages, with a deaf family member. You have to do things a little differently than with hearing people. You cant say their name to get their attention. You might have to tap them on the shoulder or wave your hand to get them to see you.

Many deaf people know at least two languages: a signed one and a spoken one. In the United States, most deaf people learn American Sign Language (ASL) and English. Different countries have their own sign language, and theyre not the same as their spoken languages. when someone who doesnt know ASL wants to talk to them. If your younger brother or sister is the first one in the family to be born deaf, your family should start learning ASL right away. Think of how long it would take you to learn to speak a language just by reading it! Thats what its like for deaf people to learn English. Think of how long it would take you to learn to speak a language just by reading it! Thats what its like for deaf people to learn English.

Trying to Understand Remember that if a deaf person isnt answering you, theyre probably not ignoring you. They just dont know youre trying to get their attention. Try something different to let them know you want to talk to them. Some deaf people use hearing aids or a to help them hear. This makes it easier for deaf and hearing people to speak to each other. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are devices that help people hear. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are devices that help people hear.

Making Things Accessible People can help their deaf family members by making things so the deaf person can read what people are saying. Some hearing people dont like closed captioning, but imagine how annoying it would be to watch the TV on mute, or soundless, all the time! Thats what its like for a deaf person. You might even find out that the closed captioning makes it easier for you to understand the show, too. Watching TV together should be something everyone can enjoy. Sometimes that means using closed captioning. Feeling Frustrated Sometimes you might feel like everything is about your deaf family member.

You might get mad that you have to learn a new language just to talk to them. You might feel when they talk too loudly and people turn to look at them or you. Its OK to have these feelings sometimes! Remember that your deaf family member isnt doing these things to frustrate you on purpose. Talking about your feelings with someone who understands is a good way to deal with your frustration. Talking through a problem is always better than just hoping it goes away. Learning Deaf Culture Many people whore born deaf are active in the deaf community, which has its own .

Often, these people capitalize the word Deaf. If you have a Deaf family member or friend, you can ask them about their culture. This is a good way to learn more about someone you love. Deaf culture has its own music, poetry, and plays. Also, some ways of behaving are different. People are often excited to share what they love about their culture with people who are open minded.