In class an important adaptation for students with hearing impairments is presentation of aids.  It is important to remember these tips in your classroom: 

• Avoid turning your back to the student when speaking.
• Try to avoid standing with your back to a window or other light source.
• Repeat questions or comments made by other persons in the room.
• Keep the areas of the mouth visible to the student.
• Speak naturally and clearly but avoid exaggerated lip movements or volume.
• Use facial expressions, gestures, and other "body language" to help convey your message.
• American Sign Language (ASL) is not equivalent to English; it is a visual language having its own syntax and grammatical structure.
• Make sure you have the student's attention before speaking. A light touch on the shoulder, wave or other visual signal will help.
• Recognize the processing time the interpreter takes to translate a message from its original language into another language; the students may need more time to receive information, ask questions and/or offer comments.