CODA: I'm the thumb in my family
The remarkable stories of the children who act as interpreters for their deaf parents
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
Humera Iqbal enters the remarkable world of Children of Deaf Adults, or CODAs. At a young age they take on the mighty responsibility of interpreting for their mums and dads outside the home…in a world built for the hearing. That means they are often emotionally switched on, assiduously punctual, confident and super-organised. Humera, associate professor of psychology at University College London, meets CODA children as they chat and translate while their parents are out and about getting things done.