A standardized definition of deafness is now agreed by general consensus. However, the issues of screening, monitoring and description of personal experience of deaf persons are just beginning to be addressed by different authors. And yet, numerous deaf children point out difficulties, ask questions and raise specific issues related to their deafness. Their parents and speech therapists are often at the receiving end of theses queries. Even when specific issues have been identified, there are few solutions offered to improve their quality of life, that may be seriously impaired.