Category 1
When Nita went to the audiologist did she decide to get a cochlear implant? Why or why not?
No because it is difficult for adults to gain access to speech with a cochlear implant
Did heathers family allow an implant for heather?
No they decided to wait until she was older.
Yes!
Who did not come to peters implant surgery?
Nita and Peter (heathers parents)
What is an FM system or DM system?
The teacher wears the microphone and the voice amplifies directly to the students device.
What is an oral school for Deaf believe in?
Who was peter arguing with? Why ?
His mom because she thought he was making a bad choice not implanting his daughter.
Shelby was at the oral school, and moved to a new school. What kind of school did she move to.
A mainstream classroom with hearing kids.
How did peter respond to the implant?
He responded to the sound
What surgery was Heathers family considering?
Cochlear implant surgery
Who was shelby?
The little girl who had a cochlear implant, and hearing parents.
Why did Peter and Nita decide to not get an implant?
Because they wanted heather to decide, and to also embrace her deaf culture.
Where did heather's family move to?
Maryland
What did peter's dad think that the cochlear implant gave to him?
Access to the hearing world.
What is the difference between a hearing aid and cochlear implant?
Cochlear implant requires surgery, and sends signals to the brain. Hearing aid is worn outside the ear and makes sounds louder.
Did Shelby's family embrace deafness?
No because they were hearing
What did the Deaf community think about cochlear implants in the movie?
The Deaf community thought that it was trying to make Deaf people "cured", they believed they didn't need a cure. They thought they would be robots.
Why did heathers family move to maryland?
Because there is more acceptance toward the deaf community, and culture.
List one reason why should Deaf culture be valued?
(Varity of answers)
Why did shelby's mom say they didn't use sign language. Is this true?
They don't sign because it can cause speech delays. This is not true.
What did Peter say he needed for support while at his job?
He relies on email and interpreters.
How did Heather's parents feel when baby peter got the implant?
They disagreed with their decision.
What is a sound field system?
an amplification system that amplifies the teachers voice.