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Adjustment To Deafness:
Establish Relationship

• Adjustment to Deafness
• Attitude
• Communication
• Project your Communication
• Establish Relationship
• Integration in Society
• Advise to Parents
• Information Available

1. Be patient if the response is slow.

2. Remain positive and relaxed.

3. Talk to the Deaf or hard of hearing person, not about him/her.

4. Don't be distracted by the person's flat tone of voice.

5. Show that you care - your attitude can build confidence.

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