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Maya Hairston Howard High School Intern/Mentor G/T Mentor: Carolyn Torsiello, Educational Interpreter at Marriotts Ridge High School

Today… Language Acquisition Deaf Education History Manual Communication Oral Communication Deaf Professionals

Language Acquisition o Early Age o Critical Age o Birth to five years old o Acquiring vs. Learning

Babies: Hearing vs. Deaf o Same time-line o Use rhythms, facial expressions, and repetition

Key Terms Oral Communication This method uses speech and auditory senses to employ communication techniques. Manual Communication American Sign Language or some form of sign language is the communication technique.

Long Story Short…

Communication Techniques Manualism Oralism o Use of a visual language to communicate o Can help both hearing and deaf babies o Deaf Pride o Differences in grammatical structure o Use of speech and preestablished hearing o Accompanied by cochlear implant or hearing aids o Considered deaf not Deaf

Adam Bondurant Always wanted to be a firefighter Chronic medical condition and deaf 1 of 50 deaf firefighters in the U.S.

Dr. Shirley Allen First African American Deaf woman to earn a doctoral degree Became deaf at age 20 Faced racial discrimination at Gallaudet University

Henry Kisor Deaf author and journalist Became deaf at age 3 One of the best oral successes What’s That Pig Outdoors? What’s that big loud noise?

American Sign Language Interpretation of: “When I Was Your Man” By: Bruno Mars

Maya's Final Product

What You Learned Today… Language Acquisition Children have an easier time learning language than adults do. Deaf Education History Gallaudet University was the first oral liberal college in the United States of America. Manual Communication Deaf culture views American Sign Language as the only recognizable type of communication method. Oral Communication Oral communication is often accompanied by cochlear implants or hearing aids. Deaf Professionals Adam is 1 of 5 deaf firefighters in the United States of America. True False True False