Lately I have been trying to wrap my head around the fact that I have a Deaf child. This is more than just hearing aides, sign language, and silence. It is an inability to communicate with one another, a frustrated toddler, and a lot of temper tantrums. It causes outbursts over tiny things. Some of you are thinking "yep, sounds like terrible twos!" and I am sure that is some of what is going on. However, it is amplified because we have gone so long without being able to clearly communicate. She is unsure of many things I try to communicate, and I miss 90% of her requests. Katelyn has begun grabbing my hand and leading me to things, but this is only getting us part of the way there. Most requests are still unable to be deciphered.
Unfortunately, there are not a ton of resources available either. Hearing impairment / deafness is different for each person making it difficult to get a clear response on a communication management method. Signing is one way we are trying to bridge communication. Hopefully the hearing aides will make a huge difference. April 6, 2012 could be a huge day for us. Please keep the prayers coming that these hearing aides will amplify the hearing she has left in a way that she is able to understand the world around her.
If any of you have suggestions of deaf playgroups, meeting other families who have deaf children, or sign language classes in the Charlottesville, VA area, please let me know! I would really appreciate it!
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