Adam (Son)
What birthday does Adam celebrate in the movie?
8th Birthday
How many years had Dan and Laura been married?
9 years
Was Laura born Deaf, Hearing or Hard of Hearing
Hard of Hearing
Did Laura's Dad write a book? True or False?
True
What percentage of children with a hearing loss are born to hearing parents?
90%
Was Adam born Deaf or Hearing?
Hearing
When does Dan start thinking about Cochlear implants?
After he takes Adam to the hospital and the Dr. suggests them to him after learning that Adam is Deaf.
What is Laura's job?
She teaches Deaf students
No!
According to the movie, what reading level do Deaf children leave High school at?
Grade 4
How old was Adam when he lost his hearing?
At what traditional meal does Adam use his voice?
Thanksgiving
What sound does Laura remember hearing when she was a child?
The kettle
What are his feelings towards Dan?
He doesn't like the fact that he wants Adam to get a Cochlear Implant
Hearing world
Deaf World
What sport does Adam enjoy to play?
Baseball
Who earns more money, Dan or Laura?
Dan
Give two reasons why Laura does not want Adam to get a Cochlear Implant?
She doesn't want to lose her connection with him
She doesn't want him to think their is something wrong with him.
What does lack of opportunity for Deaf people mean?
less Opportunities for good jobs because of speaking a different language.
Give 2 advantages of getting a CI when a child is first diagnosed with a hearing loss?
- Access to language early
-Greater chance of not being too far behind hearing peers. Less gap
-Can participate in a hearing world and be successful
What play was Adam involved in at school?
Wizard of Oz
Why is Dan in the courtroom with Laura?
Fighting for custardy over Adam.
What device does Laura use at home for accessibility?
Flashing lights for doorbell and alarms
Video phone
Deaf Culture is a minority Culture with a painful history. What did Laura's father say about his past?
He was bullied
He was forced not to use ASL by his hands being tied together and locked in the closet.
What are 3 disadvantages of getting a CI?
- It involves surgery and risk of infection or not being successful
- Lots of follow up after surgery - speech Language and Auditory Verbal Therapy
- Less users of ASL - fewer people engaged in Deaf culture
- People feel there is something wrong with them that needs to be fixed.