Article: Sign language comes in a variety of forms. Many people know the tactile finger-spelling signs, as well as some basic adapted American Sign Language. For people who do not know either, it is possible to use the POP, or Print On Palm, method, by using your index finger to trace the letters on a blind and deaf person's palm.   Memorize the finger-spelling hand signs. Take an ASL (American Sign Language) class. Consider learning finger braille, a modern, Japanese way of signing with your fingers. Tadoma is a method of communicating with the blind and deaf whereby their hands are placed on the lips of the speaker. The person with dual-sensory loss feels out the shape of the words as you say them. This is similar to lip reading. Not all people who are deaf-blind can use tadoma, and not everyone will be comfortable with another person placing a hand on their mouth. Studies show that waiting five, ten, and fifteen seconds all were measurably more useful in communication with the deaf-blind. A zero to one second wait before prompting for a response is too short. There are devices called braillers that allow you to type out a message for a blind person to read. Sometimes these can be very expensive, and you might think of also getting a (cheaper) braille label printer. Companies are even developing braille technology for smartphones. If your deaf-blind loved one doesn't use any of these methods, be sensitive to their needs and persist with what works for them.  Spend time with your loved one so that you can pick up even a subtle change to their demeanour, behaviour and communication patterns. Enthusiastically and overtly encourage any and every small communication success they have with them. Rome wasn't built in a day. Talk to their teachers or other people who spend time with them. If they're in education (of any shape or form) then there ought to be goals for the individual - or at least specific lessons. If they're not in education, you could seek it, or seek an expert. Alternatively, you could come up with some simple things yourself. Try accompanying one specific command with a sign if you think they might be able to see you. Repeat the sign every time you ask that of them, until they can anticipate what you will be doing with them from the sign. Maintain a healthy routine which enriches their life, because at the end of the day, your loved one's happiness is more important than any amount of communication.
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Use sign language if they do. Use tadoma if they do. Wait at least five seconds before prompting for response. Learn to use Braille if they do. Be patient and don't give up.
Article: Having summer homework doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice your entire vacation. Taking the first week off just means you’ll need to squeeze in a small amount of extra work every other day—probably just ten minutes or so.  A week off at the beginning of the summer will give you a welcome break between the end of the school year and the start of your summer workload. Try to do something fun to unwind during this week off. Since it’s summer, you won’t have daily access to teachers like you do during the school year. Reach out to other students in the class to develop the habit of asking others before the teacher.  Most teachers won’t respond emails during the summer, so ask your parents or another adult to see if they can help out. If you’re stuck and no one else is able to help, email your teacher as a last resort to see if they can aid you. Write down your weekly goals on index cards and pin them next to your desk or on your door. If you meet your goals, give yourself a small reward.  For example, you might write “Read chapters four and five” on your index card. When Friday comes and you’ve met your goal, you might reward yourself with a movie. Don’t skip this step. Even little rewards will help to keep you motivated throughout the summer. Choosing a specific date by when you plan to finish all of your summer homework will give you something to look forward to. Depending on how much work you have to complete over the summer, you can set this date to one or two weeks before the new school year starts.
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Take the first week off. Ask for help from fellow students first. Give yourself rewards. Set an end date.
Article: Fermented foods and drinks contain beneficial bacteria that help your body digest food easily. Aim to introduce 2-3 servings of these products to your diet per week to benefit your digestive system. They include:  Kefir, a fermented milk product Kombucha, a fermented tea Sauerkraut, a fermented cabbage mixture Miso, a paste made from fermented soy Eating foods that your body has to work hard to digest may result in a worsened stomach ache when you are trying to recover. Stick to simple, complex carbohydrates like bread and rice. Bananas and applesauce are also known to be easy on your stomach. For instance, steer clear of hearty foods like whole grain bread and spinach while your stomach recovers. Stomach aches are usually caused by an inflamed stomach lining so its important to be gentle to your digestive system as you recover. Choose mild foods that are relatively free of spice and seasonings. To avoid any unwanted ingredients in your food, opt to cook your own meals while you get over a stomach ache. Bland meal options like a plain turkey sandwich or an unseasoned chicken breast with rice are good examples. Many people on a typical Western diet get insufficient fiber, and then experience issues like constipation. Foods rich in fiber include such foods as:  Whole grain breads High fiber cereals Fruit Vegetables Fiber enriched foods: These include items such as fiber enriched bars, yogurts, cookies and the like.
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Eat fermented foods to aid digestion. Choose simple, complex carbohydrates that are easy for the body to digest. Avoid spicy foods that may irritate your stomach lining. Eat enough fiber.