Are Matlin’s children deaf?

Are Matlin’s children deaf?

In a happy coincidence, Sara was born on the same day that Marlee’s character, Laurie Bey, also gave birth on Picket Fences. Since Marlee is deaf, all her children grew up learning American Sign Language and their household uses a mixture of sign and speech.

What does Kevin Grandalski do for a living?

Kevin Grandalski

Do all deaf children speak?

Not all deaf people choose to communicate using spoken language. In fact, there are other nonverbal ways in which they can communicate. One example that you may be familiar with is American Sign Language (ASL).

Can deaf children speak?

Today, children who are deaf or hard of hearing can learn to listen and talk. They can achieve learning and literacy outcomes on par with their hearing friends. Yet many of the families who receive this diagnosis are unaware of what’s possible for their child.