Problem
Deaf mutism
Nature:
Deaf-mute is a term which was used historically to identify a person who was either deaf and used sign language or both deaf and could not speak. The term continues to be used to refer to deaf people who cannot speak an oral language or have some degree of speaking ability, but choose not to speak because of the negative or unwanted attention atypical voices sometimes attract. Such people communicate using sign language. Some consider it to be a derogatory term if used outside its historical context; the preferred term today is simply deaf.
Broader Problems:
MutismDiseases of the ear Strategies:
Caring for the deaf References:
Rüedi, L: Deaf Mutism Subject(s):
Health Care → DeafMedicine → Hearing, speech
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST