Speechreading Classes

Speech reading is often used synonymously with the term lip reading. Speech reading is using what you see on the speaker’s lips as well as facial expressions and gestures to understand conversation. One reason phone conversations can be particularly difficult for a hard of hearing person is the lack of a face to “read.” On the other hand, everyone, even those with normal hearing, uses visual cues. Next time you are in a very noisy room, notice how closely everyone watches as well as listens to understand.