Communication Options

For families of infant and young children diagnosed with hearing loss are faced with several options for communication. When an older child receives a diagnosis, families typically choose ways to supplement communication strategies already used.

Below is a brief outline of common communication strategies, and supporting rationale.

American Sign Language (ASL)

Cued Speech

Cued speech uses a series of hand movements to support access to spoken sounds.

Listening and Spoken Language (LSL)

Total Communication

Total communication incorporates all methods of communication to support access, including finger-spelling, sign language, listening, speech reading, etc.