I wanted to affirm for myself that the deaf can end up communicating non-verbally as well as anyone else, so I asked my wife about it, who's been a RN for 25 years now, and she confirmed for me that deafness, regardless of when the onset was, is not an impediment to full communicative abilities via written word and sign. I guess the science of it is far beyond "The Miracle Worker," which is what many of us who have little or no experience with deafness would use as a kind of measuring stick.
Smithtr, you're intriguing, no doubt! And I commend you for your willingness to open yourself up to the world on the internet. I'm not sure what other things stand in the way of your communication, but it's easy to assume they are substantial, and I wish you many Blessings for your trying!
DisShad, it's quite a surprise to find out that you're deaf... though of course, here across the internet, hardly anything should be a surprise any more. Here's where I could post any one of hundreds of funny pics & cartoons I've seen on the subject... but I won't! You'll just have to imagine us all in our skivvies.
Smithtr, you're intriguing, no doubt! And I commend you for your willingness to open yourself up to the world on the internet. I'm not sure what other things stand in the way of your communication, but it's easy to assume they are substantial, and I wish you many Blessings for your trying!
DisShad, it's quite a surprise to find out that you're deaf... though of course, here across the internet, hardly anything should be a surprise any more. Here's where I could post any one of hundreds of funny pics & cartoons I've seen on the subject... but I won't! You'll just have to imagine us all in our skivvies.