Communication with Deaf Children
Justification for the Use of “Exact” Manual Systems for English in Communication with Deaf Children In deaf communication, there are several methods that can be used for communication that fall under the philosophy of total communication. ... Total communication may involve one or several modes of communication (manual, oral, auditory, and written), depending on the particular needs of the child. The original expectation of total communication was for teachers to use the communication method(s) most appropriate for a particular child. Therefore, there would be situations when spoken communication might be appropriate, other situations where signing might be appropriate, others that would call for written communication, and still others where simultaneous communication might work best. ... Likewise, the quality of the relationship between a child and his or her parents is dependent on the quality of communication that exists between them.