Theoretical and practical views on the development and training of a child with hearing impairment

The form and severity of the deficiency cause a greater or lesser impairment of the functions of reception and expression of verbal communication. All functions of the child's social behavior lose their vitality: a hearing-impaired child learns to pronounce words, but does not learn to speak, to use speech as a means of communication and thinking. A study of the characteristics of children with hearing impairments has demonstrated the presence of certain differences in the development of their personality. Self-esteem of children with profound hearing loss, as a rule, is inadequate, in most cases it is increased. This is a defensive reaction to the low evaluation of others. The inability to communicate causes isolation, they face difficulties in socialization. The social development of a child is a multilateral process, it involves mastering the culture and ethical values of society, the formation of personal qualities that establish interaction with other children and adults, and awareness of one's place in society.