Sweet Nothing in My Ear
What is the boy's name?
Adam Miller
According to Laura, Adam has already experienced one trauma. What is it?
Adam becoming deaf.
At what age did Adam lose his hearing?
Adam lost his hearing at age 4.
What happens at Thanksgiving (during dinner) and what is everyone's reaction?
Adam uses his voice to say "thank you" and "Daddy". Dan reacts surprised and proud. Laura is surprised and shocked. Laura's parents are shocked and eventually angry.
What did Dr. Harvey say to Dan and Laura in regards to Adam getting the CI? What would change?
Adam would have to change schools, receive lots of speech therapy, and auditory training to learn how to talk
What are the parents names and their hearing status?
Dan Miller (hearing) and Laura Miller (Deaf)
Why is the family in court?
Dan and Laura are in a custody dispute over Adam while legally separated.
What happens with the custody case?
Dan and Laura decide to work things out and make decisions as a family.
The psychologist that Dan goes to see, was she hearing, deaf, or hard of hearing?
Hard of hearing
How does Adam feel about Dan not living with them during the separation?
He tells his mom that he doesn't like it and wants daddy to come home.
What does Laura find out after Thanksgiving dinner?
Her parents tell her she was born hearing and not deaf.
What was the purpose of Laura turning off the light when fighting with Dan?
If she turns off the light, she can't see and therefore she wouldn't be able to see Dan signing to her, ending the conversation.
What does Laura remember about hearing/noticing sound?
She first remembers noticing sound when she was at her grandmother's house and the teapot began to whistle.
What does Laura do for a living?
She is a teacher at a Deaf school.
Who introduces the idea of a cochlear implant and what is the initial answer?
The ER doctor introduces the idea of the CI and Dan tells him No thanks!
What was the purpose of the psychological evaluation as a requirement for obtaining a cochlear implant?
To evaluate Dan and Laura as a couple and to make sure they are in agreement about getting a CI for Adam.
In the movie, according to research, the earlier a child receives a cochlear implant, the more effective it is likely to be. True/False
True
