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August 29, 2024 16 mins

Have you been told that you shouldn’t use sign language with your child who has cochlear implants or hearing aids?

 

Are you getting mixed information about communication methods you can use at home?

 

The truth is that you can totally use sign language with your kids that are aided, and it won’t hinder them from learning spoken language as well if that’s a goal for your family.

 

Today on the episode we’re going to dive into the truth about using sign language with your child that’s aided, and some considerations that you can think about as a family. Let’s discuss!

 

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Questions or comments about the show? Contact Alaine at hello@raisingdeafkids.com 

 

Read the transcript for the episode --> 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mQx_7My57sru8cg429HLDeeNlKJy0MC/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107780401743888028515&rtpof=true&sd=true 

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