Communicating with Deaf Children - NDCS

Communicating with Deaf Children

Every deaf child has different levels of deafness and ways of communicating. Here are some tips to help you communicate effectively:

• Find out how they like to communicate.
• Try waving or tapping their shoulder lightly to get their attention.
• Speak one at a time and make the topic clear.
• Ensure your face is visible and in the light.
• Speak clearly and don’t shout.
• Try to reduce background noise.
• Consider writing your message down or texting on your phone if you’re struggling.
• Use gestures and facial expressions and don’t give up!

For more tips, visit www.ndcs.org.uk/communicationtips.