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Expertise
I am deaf myself and I do know what is like as a deaf person, how we communicate on the different levels (Reading Lips, American Sign Language, English Sign Language and etc.). I will be able to provide you advice about this topic from range childhood to adulthood. Please do understand that I will not give you any advice regards medication because I am not a medical doctor.
Past/Present Clients
I had has worked with both deaf and hearing clients (Children and Adults) in the past 20 years.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I believe strongly that deaf and hard of hearing people can do anything they want to do regardless deafness.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Eeerik | 02/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ok |
| Jessica | 01/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much you have ..... |
| James | 11/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No I haven't seen a specialist since ..... |
| joyce | 02/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks |
| jay | 02/09/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | great simple and concise have a great ..... |
Recent Answers from Dr. Jerry Martin Jr.
2012-05-20 hearing impaired and seeks an MRI degree:
Hi. It is quite possible, if you are able to speak pretty well and wearing good hearing aids and able to hear some sounds, then go for it! Don't let anything stop your dream from coming true and
2012-03-24 Lost:
Hi I suggest you to see a speech therapist who can teach you how to read the lips and it will take some time to learn. http://www.avlic.ca/ (Canada Sign Language Interpreters)You may want to contact
2012-02-23 speech to writing ot to text:
Hi. Yes there are few inventions that converts speech to writing or text available. For online purposes. Check it out below link. http://www.ehow.com/how_6528635_convert-speech-text.html http://spokentext
2012-01-21 is it:
Hi. It is not a disability if you are able to speak or hear somewhat. They can read lips if speak real slowly and clear, some hard of hearing have no issues except problems hearing certain sounds that
2011-10-19 Cholesteatoma:
Hi Liz, It will be wise idea to have ENT or your family doctor to refer you to neck/skull/head surgery specialist that will give you MRI scan of your ear and brain to verify the diagnoses. I did
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