The Deaf Education Option Web Communication Options More sites with information on the different communication methods used. I wrote this up for Kay's web site, and it explains these differences in Signing fairly well. Auditory-Oral Information Schools, therapists, and programs offering oral options. There is language development, and there is speech. It is important to understand the differences.
Language can be visual or auditory, speech is the use of ones voice to talk.
Very Interetsing site on the childhood development. Many parents don't realize that with today's technology your child can successfully learn to listen and speak. The advancements in hearing aids can do remarkable things for a child's residual hearing. This is another page on my site, and most of the above is included, but there is much more for you to look at. Now you will need to get in touch with the Family Resource Coordinator for your county.