Tadoma

Tadoma, also known as tactile lipreading, is a method of communication used by individuals who are deaf and blind. It involves placing the hand on the speaker's face, with the thumb on the lips and the fingers spread across the cheek and throat.

Through this tactile input, the receiver perceives the movements of the lips, jaw, and throat, as well as vibrations associated with speech. This allows them to interpret what the speaker is saying. Tadoma requires extensive training and practice to master, as it involves interpreting subtle movements and vibrations to understand spoken language. It differs from sign language and tactile signing, which involve visual or tactile representations of words and concepts.