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Parents (deaf or hearing, doesnt matter which) are the main influence on their deaf children on how they were taught to write the proper way.
Most deaf children have sign language, ASL for as an example, as their first language to communicate with, and learn written English later on when they start school.
I've heard of alot parents who do not encourage their deaf child to write and read before starting school; this causes the deaf child to have difficulty to learn in a classroom.
When I was 3 years old, my mum was worried about my deafness and how I would be able to cope in a classroom with limited English skills. She came up with a solution and bought books, handwriting books, and reading skills cards, etc etc... taught me how to read and write at home. By the time I was 4, I was able to write and read on my own. I was reading novels by the age of 7.
Most deaf children have sign language, ASL for as an example, as their first language to communicate with, and learn written English later on when they start school.
I've heard of alot parents who do not encourage their deaf child to write and read before starting school; this causes the deaf child to have difficulty to learn in a classroom.
When I was 3 years old, my mum was worried about my deafness and how I would be able to cope in a classroom with limited English skills. She came up with a solution and bought books, handwriting books, and reading skills cards, etc etc... taught me how to read and write at home. By the time I was 4, I was able to write and read on my own. I was reading novels by the age of 7.