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lip reading, method by which the deaf are able to read the speech of others from the movements of the lips and mouth. It is sometimes referred to as speech reading, which technically also includes the reading of facial expressions and body language. Lip reading is a medium of education in many schools for deaf children (see deafness deafness, partial or total lack of hearing. It may be present at birth (congenital) or may be acquired at any age thereafter. A person who cannot detect sound at an amplitude of 20 decibels in a frequency range of from 800 to 1,800 vibrations per second is said to be
..... Click the link for more information. ). It came into wide use after World War I World War I, 1914–18, also known as the Great War, conflict, chiefly in Europe, among most of the great Western powers. It was the largest war the world had yet seen. ..... Click the link for more information. in the rehabilitation of shell-shocked, or otherwise deafened, soldiers. BibliographySee publications of the National Association of Hearing and Speech Agencies (formerly American Hearing Society); O. M. Wyatt, Teach Yourself Lip-Reading (1961, repr. 1969); E. Hazard, Lipreading for the Oral Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Person (1971); J. Jeffers, Speechreading (1971). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | With his wife and money gone, it's up to a beautiful lipreading instructor, to ensure he realises his true potential. That paper then contacted a lipreading expert who claimed that Agbonlahor had thrust his bottom lip at Barton who told him to "pack it in, f****** lip" then claimed Barton "appeared" to mention his big lips. CAPTION(S): A selection of equipment to help people in their homes; Vicky and Ron enjoy a meat out with the Holyhead Lipreading Group; Angela and Alistair at an information event delivered in their preferred language - British Sign Language; Kyle checks out the equipment with Technical Officer, Jackie Claydon |
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