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This is just something I'm interested in rather than seeking any answer, but I'm just curious about what other countries provided for their deaf students in schools. Myself? I attended a mainstream school, and throughout my school life I had a learning assistant who assisted me with my...

Different colour BTEs?? I never had that option myself, in fact, I have had no option aside from coloured moulds which even then were quite limited. I had no idea they were reasonably easy to customise to that extent, but then again, I guess that's more down to department I was at rather than...

Hi there! :) I've recently been to see a doctor at my university's health centre re. my hearing, and have now been referred to the nearby audiology department as it's been quite some time since I last had a hearing test. I'm thinking about potentially asking for some new hearing aids whilst...

I'll agree that it's quite a shocking subject to discuss for those who aren't used to deaf culture, but I can definitely understand the lack of signs for specific trends in speech with those of us who don't use sign language for can use in our conversations. In any case, speaking from...

I'm not American, so I can't vote, but in all honesty I would rather have to see my country deal with Obama than Romney. Yes, there are aspects of Obama's lifestyle and attitude which aren't exactly welcomed, but then again no president is going to be exactly perfect for everyone. There's always...

I love True Blood. I was watching it with my boyfriend though so I haven't really gotten much further through season 4 (at least... I think it's season 4, haha) but it's been pretty cool up until now. ^^ I'm a bit annoyed I haven't got further though, what with season 5 starting soon, but hey ho!

I'm starting to appreciate the same attitude as what you have described, pamc86. Although I was raised to appreciate being hard of hearing for my childhood, and that I would find it harder than most for some things, I still had to understand that I would get through things. Now, I realise that a...

That's true - I'm only saying what I think is the case. As for the elderly people, actually - no. That was true for where I was. I live in a small town, and there were no other hearing impaired or deaf individuals who lived in my area aside from people who were over the age of 60. For a child of...

Up until very recently I was staying up until 2-4am and waking up around 12-1pm. Now? I seem to be unable to be in bed past 10:30am, even if I try and sleep in a bit later. I tend to go to bed around midnight too, but that might be more because I have to get myself ready to wake up for a job in...

I believe around 5'2". I want to be taller, though :(

Have yet to make it to the States at all :( really want to, though. My dad works in Texas sometimes so I may end up there at some stage, and my boyfriend has family in LA. Anyhow, countries I have visited: 1) England! (also where I am) 2) Wales 3) France 4) Germany 5) Holland/Netherlands...

It is around 3 years. Not every child will progress to the same standard, and language develops throughout the childhood in any case, but most people agree that 3 years is one of the most standardised 'critical periods' to have. Bear in mind though that children who progress well through this...

If anything I get more annoyed by TV ads, so I tend to not get interested by what they're advertising. Sometimes if it's a food ad and there's something good advertised I'll be tempted, but I rarely watch TV nowadays as it is. Any TV I do watch is usually on demand, so I guess I'm slowly...

My parents, I believe, found this to be easier for everyone in the family, as there were no real HOH groups about much when I was younger. In fact, the only people who had deafness were elderly people usually. In some ways I'm glad they raised me in such an environment, since sometimes my lack...

Yeah, that's probably what I should have said straight up, haha! But thanks, and true... that might well work. I have yet to hear anything from him (just asked if we could talk and he hasn't seen it yet, but as it is now 10:30pm I don't want to have any conversation such as that now, so I'll...

Hm, yeah. I don't want round the clock care either - it's why I'm not interested in a carer. I just... I want my friends to actually think about including me a bit more proactively than they already do. A lot of the time they just speak over me, not really realising they aren't directing their...

The little instances are fine to be honest, I can makedo alone usually easily on my own. It's just when it's slightly bigger and more potentially disconcerting for me that I need some support from friends, and I need them (most importantly) to understand. Or at least, try to understand. Some are...

A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin. I've been on the same book for a while now, having started it to coincide with the release of the second season of the show, but failed to keep up with reading whilst I revised. I need to get back into it, but am also holding off the TV show until I get...

I feel vibrations a bit more than most people do, but my sight is also impaired. Not as much, and I do wear contact lenses, but in the dark I can see very little, and am left with not much to go on. I therefore rely on others to guide me in very dark and unknown areas and am very sensitive to...

I'm HOH, severe-moderate hearing loss in each ear. I have never had any experience of the deaf culture, and in fact spent my time trying to act as though I was able to hear fine because of the reactions I received from my peers throughout my childhood. But in my adulthood I have realised I...