The Silent Child

There is only one sign language used by all deaf people around the world

• True

• False

Sign language(s) have specific grammar rules like spoken languages.

• True

• False

Most hearing parents of deaf children learn sign language.

• True

• False

Talking louder or shouting at people with hearing loss helps them understand you better.

• True

• False

Deaf people can speak

• True

• False

All deaf people can lip-read.

• True

• False

Deaf people can drive cars.

• True

• False

A person can only understand about 30% of what's being said by lip-reading.

• True

• False

Hearing aids or cochlear implants restore hearing loss to normal.

• True

• False

Deaf people can do anything hearing people can except hear.

• True

• False