Which action best facilitates lipreading by the hearing-impaired child?
a. Speaking at an even rate
b. Exaggerating pronunciation of words
c. Avoiding using facial expressions
d. Repeating in exactly the same way if child does not understand
ANS: A
The child should be helped to learn and understand how to read lips by speaking at an even rate. Exaggerating word pronunciation, avoiding facial expressions, and repeating words are characteristics of communication that would interfere with the child's comprehension of the spoken word.
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