Yes. Children who have both vision and hearing loss usually have
difficulty understanding speech as well as communicating with
others. Sometimes the way the child communicates is very subtle,
such as through gestures, body movements, and facial
expressions. It is important to pay attention to these forms of
communication and respond to them. A child who is deafblind may
communicate in a variety of ways. Some of these include:
behaviors, body movements, facial expressions, gestures, sign
language, objects, pictures, tactile items, communication
devices, written messages, Braille, and speech. It is important
to observe what method of communication the child is currently
using and support whatever efforts the child is making. The IEP
team (which includes the parent) should work together to
determine what type(s) of communication will be taught. The
communication system selected should be based on the child's
motor, sensory, and cognitive ability, as well as ease of use,
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