TIPS FOR SPEAKING TO A PERSON WITH A HEARING LOSS
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Speak clearly and at a normal conversation volume. Enunciate clearly and without
Speak clearly and at a normal conversation volume. Enunciate clearly and without exaggeration.2. Pace your speech and pauses normally. It is difficult to follow rapid or slow speech.
Pace your speech and pauses normally. It is difficult to follow rapid or slow speech.3. Do not shout, speak slowly, or emphasize your mouth movements. This makes
Do not shout, speak slowly, or emphasize your mouth movements. This makes it harder to understand what is being said.
4. Do not shout; this actually distorts sound and is annoying. No one likes to be shouted at.
Do not shout; this actually distorts sound and is annoying. No one likes to be shouted at.5. Rephrase what was said. This may present more or better clues to understand what is being said.
Rephrase what was said. This may present more or better clues to understand what is being said.6. Spell names and use words to help identify a letter. Example: B as in Bob and P as in Peter.
Spell names and use words to help identify a letter. Example: B as in Bob and P as in Peter.7. Use body language, your expression gives many clues as to whether the message is
Use body language, your expression gives many clues as to whether the message is exciting, angry, boring, and even loving.8. Use eye contact or a light touch to get his or her attention before speaking.
Use eye contact or a light touch to get his or her attention before speaking.9. If possible have a conversation in a quieter environment. Background noise is very hard to
If possible have a conversation in a quieter environment. Background noise is very hard to filter out.10. Don't stand in front of a window or light as it shades your face. It is easier to speechread if
Don't stand in front of a window or light as it shades your face. It is easier to speechread if the speaker's face is lit up and not shadowed.