Hello
My name is Fatima and I am 13 years old. I was born in England and I was born
deaf.
When I was about 7 months old my mum didn’t know I was
deaf. My mum tried to talk to me without
looking but I didn’t turn around to face my mum because I can’t hear anything. After that my mum took me to doctor. The doctor said I have to go to Cambridge
hospital.
Then we went to Cambridge to see the doctor and nurses. The doctor said before he met a new girl
named Tara and she was 5 years old.
Tara was born deaf as well. My mum was so shocked because she didn’t
know that Tara was deaf. She was so
pleased and Tara’s mum went to my house because my mum wanted to learn about
implants. Then my mum and dad decide want me to have an operation. After that I was about 6 years old I can hear
really well without looking.
My parent took me to nursery. I have met few hearing people. There were lots of toys to help me hear. I was happy with new teaching assistant.
When I was about 6 years old I started in primary
school. I went to Middleton primary
school. I have met 15 deaf
students. I was so pleased to meet them
but when I was young I haven’t met deaf people.
My mum decides that she was happy that I can go to this school.
Then when I was in year 5 I had some hearing friends and I
could help them learn how to sign using BSL.
Then a year later my friends left school but I had to start year 6 again
because I needed to do more work and understand more.
When I was 12 year old I started secondary school called Jack Hunt School.
I have met about 17 deaf
students who use BSL (Britain sign language).
I think the lessons are boring
but I have to practise lots because in future when I am year
9,10,11,12,13 there will be exam without help, that’s why I am practising
now. When the lessons finished I always
talk too much.
I have been
practising for my BSL 101 exam. I was so worried about test. Finally I passed
YEAH!
Also I am
good at Art homework and I have a level 5c. I will do this in GCSE.Examples of art work to follow shortly
As a mum of a deaf young child it is great to hear an older childs/young persons story. Thank you for writing this and posting it on here
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely story and very encouraging. These implants are a life change. Well done Fatima. Look forward to seeing your art work
ReplyDeleteThats a wonderful story about you life!
ReplyDeleteWell done...Keep it up!
Well done Fatima! thank you for sharing your life experience with us.please keep us updated with your progress..looking forward to see your artwork.
ReplyDeletei enjoyed reading about your life.i hope you do really well in the future .good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fatima! Great post..looking forward to the artwork..dont keep us waiting too long
ReplyDeleteTo read a story like this gives us great courage that our child can have a good future. Well done, all the best for the future. Bob
ReplyDeleteThank you Fatima for sharing your life experience. You are truly inspirational. Keep it up. Posted by Hashim and Ibrahim
ReplyDeleteWell done Fatima, I truly loved reading this and knowing your story as you saw my own! I am looking forward to seeing your art work too! Tara
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