When the child learns couch, then it should become a sofa. Sad should be unhappy, disappointed, frustrated, angry or upset. Different people say things in different ways. Use of expressions used by the deaf child's peers enhances his understanding and use of language. Use of descriptive words and other adjectives are important as well.
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He is wearing a long-sleeve plaid shirt. In 1966, when Dr. R. Orin Cornett realized that it was access to spoken language that prevented the deaf child from internalizing spoken language, he invented Cued Speech. Cued Speech was designed as an educational tool to overcome the obstacle to literacy. In the past three decades, Cued Speech use has slowly grown. Today, its use is constant and solid, supported by a growing body of research.