1. This video deals with the dilemma faced by parents of a deaf child in chosing the communication system which will be best. What percentage of deaf children have two hearing parents? ____% What is the usual estimate of the optimum reading level achieved by deaf people by the end of high school?

2. Explain why some deaf adults who were taught oralism are angry today.

 

3. What did you observe about the effect that having a child with a disability can have on the relationship between a husband and wife?

 

4. What did you deduce about the effect that having a child who is deaf has on the parent-child relationship?

 

5. (Don't answer until the entire tape has been watched) If Thomas were your child, what decision would you make and why? Note: "both" is not an acceptable answer to the professionals and peers who would direct your child's education; choose one.