Chronicle of a deaf audiologist

Gestures for communicating with people who have hearing loss Part One

Originally Posted: April 13, 2026

When you use gestures to make a point or emphasize the meaning, it can be really helpful for people with hearing loss.

Here are 11 gestures for clearer communication:
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Send this link to the person in your life who has hearing loss to make sure they are on the same page! (No pun intended.)

Related post: Gestures for people with hearing loss Part 2

Category: Communication Strategies, Skill Development

Sandra Vandenhoff
Dr. Sandra Vandenhoff is an audiologist with hearing loss, founder of HEARa, Hearing Rehabilitation teacher, and Canadian author, who does not remember saying on her first day of wearing hearing aids: "Mom, I can hear my shoelaces!"

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Gestures for communicating with people who have hearing loss Part One

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