Comments on Butterfly, Like Me...Deaf's v/blog: What is he? Mild Deaf? Not?

Hi K:I will not deny that dealing with a child tha...

2008-02-28T14:17:00.000-08:00

Hi K:

I will not deny that dealing with a child that has Down's Syndrome is not easy. I do not have a child of my own. I used to live at a dormitory where there is a couple of deaf kids who has Down's Syndrome. And the odd thing is that they can hear partially and speak well when they WANTED to.

It is all about communication. The effort to keep the lines of communication between a parent and the child open at all times *and* between the siblings as well!

You told me that your oldest told you that it "made sense" when she noticed her brother tends to repeat ... it all boils down to communication.

I used to work at a group home -- each individual is different but one thing remains the same: Communicate at all times. Sometimes it is not easy to communicate.

Ask your son what does he wants? Just a casual talk to see where he wants out of this?

Cheers,

R-

many thanks, ridor. it means a great deal for me ...

2008-02-28T14:01:00.000-08:00

many thanks, ridor. it means a great deal for me to hear your remark.

thanks, b-deaf

Wow. I'll have to refrain and think a little abou...

2008-02-27T21:59:00.000-08:00

Wow. I'll have to refrain and think a little about this topic. Kathleen, you certainly brought a good topic -- and unlike many vloggers, you made it very interesting.

will get back on this!

cheers,

r-

Hi, DeafKathy,Basically, boys always will be rough...

2008-02-27T17:07:00.000-08:00

Hi, DeafKathy,

Basically, boys always will be rough, and girls always will be girls! lol...

I am sure there are some Deaf people with Down Syndrome, but I have not met them as yet.

Wow, touchy story! Are there any Deaf Down's Synd...

2008-02-27T08:14:00.000-08:00

Wow, touchy story! Are there any Deaf Down's Syndrome people out there that may help you to understand how they grow/learn in their life?

Boys, no matter what: Deaf, DS, hearing, are challenge ("lazy" isnt the word I wanted to use but know what I mean?) to raise than girls. Just dont give up and we will pour our energy in yours, smile!

MZ,I had only a very few times encounterance with ...

2008-02-27T06:53:00.000-08:00

MZ,

I had only a very few times encounterance with people wiht Down's Syndrome. So, I do not know their ways enough for my son. Oh, well.

Susan A.,

I am looking forward to the new chapter of my son's at a deaf school. Thanks.

b-deaf

I hope things will be easier knowing that your boy...

2008-02-27T02:37:00.000-08:00

I hope things will be easier knowing that your boy is hard of hearing, and that he will be happy at a Deaf school. :)

I've worked with kids and adults with Down's Syndr...

2008-02-26T21:18:00.000-08:00

I've worked with kids and adults with Down's Syndrome for some ime many years ago.

You may want to explore the feasibility of digital hearinig aids to assist with his hearing, since it's mild.

Shame on that first audiologist for not catching the hearing loss .