The Exceptional Parent, May 1st, 1995
We have all heard stories of the three-year-old who dialed 9-1-1 and saved his parent's or sibling's life. Learning to use the telephone is not only fun for children, but an important daily living skill as well.
These days, the telephone is used for everything from shopping to banking. However, a child with a hearing impairment or an inability to speak clearly may not be able to use the standard telephone.
Modifications
Fortunately, many relatively simple modifications can enable children with hearing impairments to use the telephone. For instance, a child with a mild or moderate hearing ...
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