Parents must be committed enough to cue all language used in the presence of the deaf child in order to achieve the greatest possible benefit. This seems like a relatively easy way to bring the language of the home to the child. Spanish Americans, Asian Americans or any bilingual family living in the United States can use their native language with their deaf child and still expect success in English speaking schools. Deaf adults reminisce of their childhood. Parents plant the seeds for these memories.
Choices are available and the decision ultimately belongs to the parents.
One should be informed before the decision is made, for a child's lifelong communication and educational opportunities. Parents need a common communication in order to pass on their heritage, customs and culture to their child. The Cued Speech Resource Book For Parents of Deaf Children. Deafness as Culture. FDA approves revolutionary Cochlear Implant System.