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  • Codas as Bimodal Bilinguals

    Codas as Bimodal Bilinguals

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    Imagine growing up with a “superpower” that lets you fluently navigate two distinct worlds, each with its own language, culture, and way of thinking. For Codas (Children of Deaf Adults), being bimodal bilinguals—able to communicate in both a spoken and a signed language—is exactly that! This incredible skill opens up unique cognitive abilities and enhances…

  • The Coda Counselor Blog

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    Joy Plote
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    Hello and welcome to my blog! I’m excited to introduce myself and share a little about who I am, the work I do, and my mission to create meaningful change for Deaf individuals, Codas, and the broader community. My name is Joy Plote, and I am a licensed counselor, trauma specialist, and a proud Coda…