Psychologists for deaf people and the importance of inclusion

Sometimes it is taken for granted that the integration of people with hearing impairments in Spain towards society is now greater than ever. But this is true only in part.

Towards more inclusive societies

The arrival of smartphones and tablets, accompanied in turn by social networks and messaging and video call applications such as WhatsApp, has contributed to a better integration and communication of the deaf community, among its members themselves and also with the rest of the community society.

But when a deaf person goes through difficulties such as anxiety, goes through stages of stress or is exposed to emotionally tough situations, sometimes it can happen that you feel misunderstood or frustrated by not knowing who to turn to.

It is true that in Spain, currently the deaf community groups into associations and federations such as the Spanish Confederation of Deaf Families (FIAPAS), which defends the rights of these people, allow and facilitate contacts between them, promoting links between this sector of the population.

Although there is still much to be done in terms of integration of the deaf community on a daily basis, since there are not so many hearing people trained in their official sign language, let alone those who can help them in situations where the mind turns out to be a factor decisive.

Psychological assistance to people with hearing impairments

The deaf community in Spain, according to official data from the State Confederation of Deaf People (CNSE), is around more than one million people.

Despite the large number of people with hearing impairment in our country, there are still many television channels that do not include a simultaneous translator. in Spanish Sign Language (LSE) during prime time, opting for subtitles, which translate sounds automatically and do not reflect the information with clarity.

Unfortunately, when a deaf person goes through a period of difficulty and does not find in others, the support and sustenance you need... who do you go to? Where can they go to be attended by psychologists with the ability to really understand them and offer them alternatives?

Due in part to the non-inclusive Spanish educational system years ago, many deaf people today do not understand texts and many do not even know how to write. In fact, it can be pointed out that reading and writing problems of this community tend to be widespread, and practically 90% of deaf people can be considered illiterate to oral language.

Psychologist for deaf people in Spain

The lack of trained psychology professionals capable of truly understanding and guiding deaf people with difficulties, or who seek to increase their performance in some area of ​​their lives, can be frustrating for a person with a disability auditory.

As a psychology center, in UPAD Psychology & Coaching We offer psychological intervention services to anyone with hearing impairment, in face-to-face therapy or by video call, to make our scope as inclusive as possible. You can find us at Calle Rey Francisco nº 27, Madrid, and our contact details are available at this page.