I was wondering if I could get some advice and tips off of any deaf people here in terms of a character I'm writing who's deaf.
If I list of random facts, perhaps you can tell me if it's believable, factual, or just doesn't sit right.
Her name is Jennifer, she was in a vehicular accident when she was about 5, lost her hearing at that time. (no specifics mentioned)
She comes from a strict and rigid Christian family who treated her disability as more of a curse and soemthing to be ashamed of.
She learned some ASL, but has since left it when she realized she had a knack for reading lips.
Only about 30% of the English language can be lip-read. She basically picks out key words and 'fills in the blanks' to get the jist of your statement.
She can talk, albeit with a slur (is there a better term?).
Here's my biggest question - is it easy for a deaf person to talk in long sentances, or do they tend to keep it to short statements? I have her talking away in some points, and I keep myself (and the reader) reminded of her effort in speaking and understanding, but she tends to talk away at times like anyone else would. Should I have her speaking in shorter sentances?
I'll probably have more questions, but I'll wait to see if anyone has been able to help me out here.
I really appreciate it!
- Jamie Crothall
If I list of random facts, perhaps you can tell me if it's believable, factual, or just doesn't sit right.
Her name is Jennifer, she was in a vehicular accident when she was about 5, lost her hearing at that time. (no specifics mentioned)
She comes from a strict and rigid Christian family who treated her disability as more of a curse and soemthing to be ashamed of.
She learned some ASL, but has since left it when she realized she had a knack for reading lips.
Only about 30% of the English language can be lip-read. She basically picks out key words and 'fills in the blanks' to get the jist of your statement.
She can talk, albeit with a slur (is there a better term?).
Here's my biggest question - is it easy for a deaf person to talk in long sentances, or do they tend to keep it to short statements? I have her talking away in some points, and I keep myself (and the reader) reminded of her effort in speaking and understanding, but she tends to talk away at times like anyone else would. Should I have her speaking in shorter sentances?
I'll probably have more questions, but I'll wait to see if anyone has been able to help me out here.
I really appreciate it!
- Jamie Crothall