What are you saying?
Tips after The National Institute on Deafness and
Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Be aware
Is
the person you’re communicating with having trouble understanding you?
Ask
and adapt if needed.
Be patient
Face
coverings block visual cues and muffle sounds that help us understand speech.
It
can make interactions frustrating.
Be mindful
Consider
how physical distancing might affect your communication.
As
distance increases, sound levels decrease, and visual cues are more
difficult to see.
Be loud and clear
Speak
up, but don’t shout.
Focus
on speaking clearly.
Consider
wearing a clear face covering, if possible.
If
you’re having trouble understanding, ask the person you’re talking with to
speak louder.
If
you lip-read, ask those you interact with regularly to wear a clear face
covering.
Turn down the background volume
Background
noise can make conversation especially hard.
When
possible, move to a quieter spot or turn down the sound.
Communicate another way
Use
a smartphone talk-to-text application or writing tools to communicate.
(Paper,
pen, whiteboard, etc.)
Confirm that your statement is clear
Ask
if your message has been understood.
Bring a friend or be a friend
If
it’s essential that you comprehend important spoken details,
During
a discussion with a health care provider, an office worker, or a teacher.
Consider
bringing a friend or family member with you.
Or,
offer to come along to listen and take notes,
When
a friend has an important appointment or meeting.
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Read ASHA articles related to hearing deficits, communication, and face masks during COVID-19:
ForSpeech Sounds, 6 Feet With a Mask Is Like 12 Feet Without
PediatricHearing Loss Effects Are Anything But 'Mild' During COVID-19
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