Recent content by thumbelina

I think people do not get it till they have to live it.

Thanks so much i have been just giving the family space so that they can just adjust at their own pace, and not allow me to get frustrated at the same time. Everyones roles have been changing, for the better and for the worst. I have suggested to my family to do some research and join support...

Everyone deserves a fair chance in class. Students and parents need to stand up for the students rights. i can not count the amount of times i have had to stand up for my rights in class. The accommodations are never unreasonable, i just wanted to be able to type up my in class essays so that...

Its sad that parents don't learn sign language. Being able to not communicate with people at home is the worst. I am very fortunate to be at a school where many people know sign language. I have noticed though when i go home I cant communicate which becomes very frustrating. i cant imagine...

That is really sad. Although i guess i can see that, i am having that problem with my parents.

Thanks so much. The decision definitely has my friends and family torn. I like the changes I am happier, and have made many friends because of this change. I figure why delay the inevitable i always knew i was going to lose my hearing. Would rather have it happen now then when i have started...

That's interesting. I always thought parents would sign so that they could communicate with their deaf child. Then again i guess it depends on what the parents believe, I know even if i was not learning sign language know i would to be able to communicate with my child.

It would make for a better temporary solution. The parents know their own child, even if they dont have any official training. I hope it all works out.

i have had moments similar to that of thinking someone is saying one thing and in reality saying something different. Although usually they don't make any sense at all to me. One reason i am learning sign language, then i will know exactly what people are saying.

We have signs up in the neighborhood saying deaf child in the area please drive with caution, to help prevent people from being run over my vehicles. I never thought i would appreciate them as much as i do today of at least knowing people will drive with some caution.

That is good to hear. It is good that the parents are not happy with the situation. Sounds like you have a lot of people on your side. Small town or large town the student deserves better. I hope the district does hire another interpreter. What about hiring a parent would that be an option...

Ouch that sounds painful. I have noticed that i rely on my other senses a lot more since the hearing loss. Caution is definitely needed in the every day life.

Thanks so much for the information. It has given me a new look at surgery. I am glad to know not every surgery involves implanting something that alters the hearing significantly. I hope to be able to avoid surgery.

I agree people need to be educated about the options available. The only reason i knew about the non medically related options is because the school i go to is well known for their sign language program. Even if people were educated about the options available I feel another problem that...

About a month ago I had a high fever and a really bad ear infection. As a result I have lost hearing in my left ear. My right ear is not completely deaf but not functioning at its optimum. There is nothing wrong with the cochlea the ear drum is no longer functioning. I actually really don't...