Sentences with phrase «deaf health communication»

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For example, the communication barriers that deaf children face may ultimately lead to frustration, isolation, and withdrawal, which can seriously impact their school performance, mental health, and sense of belonging.

Moreover, early initiation and consistency in any communication modality employed by the parents (e.g., sign language, cued speech, or auditory verbal) has been found to contribute to better mental health status in deaf adolescents (Wallis, Musselman, & MacKay, 2004).