How People Who Are Deaf Learn to Talk | healthline
Deafness is the most profound form of hearing loss. People who are deaf can hear very little or may not hear anything at all.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimatesTrusted Source that 466 million people around the world have some form of disabling hearing loss, 34 million of which are children.
Some people are deaf from birth or early childhood due to things like genetic factors or maternal infections.
Other people may become deaf during their lifetime. This can happen from:
– injury
– exposure to loud noises
– underlying health conditions
You may have wondered how exactly a deaf person learns, or in some cases, relearns, how to talk. Continue reading below as we explore this topic and more.
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