Parenting a Deaf Child
By mmygrace
@mmygrace (78)
Philippines
April 3, 2007 11:16am CST
My only son Angelo Martin "Aio" has been daignosed as Hearing-impaired since he was 2 because of a medical overdose. He is now 5. Being a parent of a deaf child really requires dedication. In my case for instance, I should say that my spouse and I would mean giving our lives in commitment of taking good care and transforming him into a responsible individual. We have to let him feel that among all other children, he's special not because he's deaf, but because he is OUR SON and WE LOVE HIM so much. Though he can't hear us, we know he can "Hear the beat of our hearts". Eversince we knew that he is deaf, I never questioned the Lord on why it had happened and why it had to be my son. I just thought that questioning such is like asking the Lord to give me more than what I already have and what I deserve. My son and how he had become is sufficient for me and my husband. As I see my son become a young boy with strong sense of responsibility and much talent (he's a good painter and dancer at his age), we feel we are so rewarded as parents. We didn't actually expect him to grow and develop that way, but it just happened. Now, I know, I have much reason to be prouder... I HAVE A DEAF SON.
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@serialmommy (639)
• United States
8 Apr 07
My infant son has a significant hearing loss. We are right now in the middle of testing and 2nd opinions and what not to find out exactly what is going on. The first doc that we saw regarding it thinks it's just fluid in his ears and that by operating as soon as possible it will restore his hearing and he will be "just fine". Um, ok. We are seing his ped this week and I am asking her for her opinion. Also I am asking for a scrip for allergies as my son has them and that could be the cause for the fluid. And we want to get a 2nd opinion on how much hearing he has and how much fluid there really is, as the first doc didn't do an accurate hearing exam. I don't want to do surgery, even a minor surgery like tubes, unless it is absolutley neccessary. We are teaching ourselves, our older children, and our infant son (he is 12 months) sign language so that he can communicate with us, and us him. Having him hard of hearing has changed the way that I parent. It has also made me much more watchful of him because I know that I can't yell to get his attention as he is doing something he shouldn't be. I need to be quicker on my feet! I don't know if he will be able to hear, or to what degree, but I do know that my husband and I are willing to do what it takes to make it so that our son will succeed in this world.
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@Kylalynn (1771)
• South Africa
5 Apr 07
He must be a very special little boy indeed! You say you have never questioned God as to why it was your son. But have you ever thought he also needs very special parents to raise him. It sounds like he has got them too. Does your child wear a hearing aid? It's wonderful that he is creative, He must be able to feel the beat of music to be able dance. Isent it remarkable. All the best to you and your little boy. I wish you all the best!
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@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
15 Apr 07
Hello Grace! It will take a lot of love and caring from you and your husband for Aio to be succesful in life. Most people with impairment develop other abilities to cope with. So don't worry he will grow up just fine with your love and cares.
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
15 Apr 07
Hello Grace! It will take a lot of love and caring from you and your husband for Aio to be succesful in life. Most people with impairment develop other abilities to cope with. So don't worry he will grow up just fine with your love and cares.
