Absolutely Quote by Marlee Matlin
“During a visit to California, when a friend of my grandmother's told my parents that I must be deaf because I was not responding to sounds, my father was absolutely convinced that I was simply being stubborn.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Voice of Disability, 1995
A parent misinterpreted a child's silence as stubbornness, overlooking possible deafness.
In simple terms: Parents may misread signs of disability as behavior.
Key Takeaway
Consider medical evaluation before labeling.
Themes
parenting
disability
communication
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
advice
personal
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- school settings
- medical appointments
Key Concepts
misinterpretation
diagnosis
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you recognize signs of hearing loss?
- What steps ensure accurate understanding?
A Different Perspective
Assuming stubbornness can delay proper help.
