warpedpink
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I have been working hard to find and buy the documentary, "For A Deaf Son" by Rob Tranchin about his son, Thomas Tranchin.
I know about DCMP.org :: Home but are there any easier and quicker ways?
It's an amazing and heart-wrenching documentary about parents who have conflicting opinions on what is best for their Deaf toddler, Tommy. Mom thinks the oral approach is the way to go and dad is in favor of ASL. This film follows their difficult journey and Tommy's obvious frustration.
At age 15 or 16, in the midst of his parents divorce and unhappy life, he kills himself. Many say it's because his parents ultimately chose the oral approach and he lacked the pride, identity, and communication access most of us here at AD have. It's debatable.
Personally, I think the divorce was just the feather on top...
I know about DCMP.org :: Home but are there any easier and quicker ways?
It's an amazing and heart-wrenching documentary about parents who have conflicting opinions on what is best for their Deaf toddler, Tommy. Mom thinks the oral approach is the way to go and dad is in favor of ASL. This film follows their difficult journey and Tommy's obvious frustration.
At age 15 or 16, in the midst of his parents divorce and unhappy life, he kills himself. Many say it's because his parents ultimately chose the oral approach and he lacked the pride, identity, and communication access most of us here at AD have. It's debatable.
Personally, I think the divorce was just the feather on top...