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Deafness/Hearing Impairment/Expert Profile
Dr. Jerry Martin Jr.
returns 12/15/2009
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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YASH | 06/21/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Hey Doc, Thanks a TON. My patient ..... |
| Joseph | 12/15/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your time. |
| Jennifer | 06/08/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | So kind and knowledgeable I thank ..... |
| BRIANMC | 06/06/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for the prompt reply. I ..... |
| Geoff | 04/15/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Dr. Jerry Martin Jr.
2009-06-08 Assymetrical Deafness & Hearing Devices:
Hi, I know some hearing aids that changes technology over the years however, I did not find anything like you were looking for? You can try to check with "ent" ear, nose, and throat doctor specialist
2009-04-10 newphew:
Hi Bella, It is nice of you try to help your nephew, you can do that. You need to consult with his parent for permission to bring him in USA so he can get his new hearing exam. I wonder if he knows
2009-01-12 Hard of Hearing:
Hi, Maybe both. It is good idea for you to go see Audiologist to take a hearing test to rule out any hearing problems, if it is all well then it must be your focus problem. Most common is called
2008-11-16 reading lips:
Hi, It is interesting question, but no. You can go to speech-language therapist who can train you with movements of lips and lip reading skills instead using sign language. Usually health insurance
2008-08-01 deAFNESS:
Hi Rabia, There are few main causes of deafness. 1. Born with dead nerves (full hearing loss) - Totally Deaf. 2. Deafness can be caused with certain diseases, German Measles, serious ear infections
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