How to communicate with people with hearing loss: TALE

There are some basic principles you can follow when communicating with everyone which will ensure good communication with people with any time of hearing loss.

Think	What should you think about before communicating with anyone? Don't assume someone can hear you.
Ask	What should you ask before communicating with anyone? Ask the person if they understand or to recount what you said in order to check.
Listen	How do you listen? Active listening ensures you hear the messages people are trying to send. Many people with hearing loss report that they do not feel listened to.
Engage	How can you use good communication skills to engage with people with hearing loss? Use good communication skills to engage with any audience