vocabulary
what dose CODA stand for
Child Of Deaf Adult
Personally I cant rely on my daughter all the time to....
interpret and talk
they should have their own space
Are CODAS considered a part of the deaf community?
Yes! of course they are!
What is the difference between KODA and CODA?
KODA with a K refers to a KID of deaf adult, under 18
CODA stands for CHILD of deaf adult, over 18
who gave the parents of the daughters help and support teaching the girls how to speak
the grandparents on the moms side
Are all CODA deaf?
No! CODA are hearing. There are children born deaf with deaf parents but CODA is considred a term for hearing children born with deaf parents.
how do CODAS learn to talk?
by being exposed to the hearing community later in life or school, and other family members who are also a part of the hearing community.
what are some baby signs the mom used when the girls were little that were translated by the grandparents
mama, papa, milk, play, hungry, and sleep
Do all CODAs interpret for their parents?
Most do but not all
what is the difference between
coda and CODA ?
coda can mean a concluding part of music, a dance or a statement.
CODA means Child of deaf adult.
how did the parents feel about their singing and dancing performances
they loved them! they would always make an effort to go to the performances.
Are you a CODA if only one parent is deaf?
yes ! if one or both parents are deaf you are CODA
Do all CODA read lips?
No. Not all CODA can read lips but some can.
how would people treat them during covid
they werent very understanding and judgmental
what are somthings CODAS/KODAS struggle with?
communication, social and cultural changes