Deafness

[Babz]

Last week I found out that my eight month old grandson will be
in all possibility deaf, as yet we do not know the level of his
deafness.

Has anyone out there any help/tips on how we can help the little
one to learn to speak.

I know he is rather young to be taught but I want to know as
much as possible, so I can be prepared for the future.

Thanks !!

[crying-charlie]

Hi Babz, I am so, so sorry to learn of this. I have had a look at this sit and it seems to be full of support and advice.

http://www.ndcs.org.uk/

Here is another.

http://www.elizabeth-foundation.org/frameset.htm

All my love and thoughts.

[Rachel_E]

Hi Babz, I'm sorry to hear about your grandson. I cannot imagine being deaf, nor having a deaf child... but when I look at the many problems/illnesses that a child can have, loss of hearing is one that would almost be a blessing in comparison to some. I have very close friends who have a deaf son, who is now a very active typical 12 year old boy. Bonnie (the mother) is coming to my house tomorrow morning so I will mention this to her and ask her what she thinks. Also, I could give you her email address Babz. I'm sure she and her husband would love to speak with you and your daughter about this. I know that it was hard for them, not having people to talk to about this. And they love to share with others now, to teach some things that they have learned along the way. I'll be praying for you all, and I wish the best for you.
Love, Rach

[Babz]

Thanks Rach for your message and the follow up chat we had on yahoo

I will mail your friend sometime today and also mail the friend of
scotland4ever. I do think that all the information I can gather
will be helpful to myself and Alison.

Thanks also to you Charlie I will look in there today.

It is help with the practical things that I need as I was telling
Rach.

You are right Rach about deafness not being as bad as some of the
other illnesses of others, I have a nephew who is blind from
birth and that to me is far worse. I saw how his mum struggled
to ensure he has a normal life as possible.