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Improving communication for people with hearing loss, their family and friends

Hearing problems and solutions activity

Here are some situations you might recognise with suggested solutions.

Activity: Drag which solution you think would be best to each problem.

Helps communication

  • Face the person
  • Attract attention
  • Speak clearly
  • Be patient

Doesn't help communication

  • Shouting
  • Answering for others
  • Covering your face
  • Talking from a different room
  • Face the person
  • Attract attention
  • Speak clearly
  • Answering for others
  • Talking from a different room
  • Covering your face
  • Be patient
  • Shouting