Pencils ready! Depending on what kind of summer you have had, it is with a sigh of relief (or a groan) that the school year begins anew. So, in preparation for all those school supplies and sleepy eyes – this one’s for you, parents.
Reading SOS: How do I, as a hearing parent, read aloud to my Deaf child?
Dr. Leala Holcomb, an expert in Deaf education and literacy, says that all children — hearing and deaf — need the experience of being read to by a caring adult.
In this video, Dr. Holcomb offers lots of tips for making the experience fun and full of learning, including these: use your most expressive reading voice, bring your child’s attention to key English words, explain the differences between similar English words, talk about English words that have more than one meaning, point out changes in font size and punctuation and talk about what it means, and switch back and forth between English and ASL.
And don’t worry if you are still learning to sign — your enthusiasm will be contagious!
Learn with ASDC: Online Workshops that Support Parents
Parenting a Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing child is never simple, but rearing a child with a hearing loss today presents a dizzying array of choices, settings, communication methods, philosophies, and regulatory procedures.
There is no one-size-fits-all “deaf education” solution. Resources exist today that allow for educational strategies as unique as each child, and you can start with ASDC. We offer monthly workshops and 4-part series that support you as a parent, advocate, and champion for your child. This fall – we have three very important workshops to help you with your back-to-school preparations:
- Due Diligence: Empowering Parents in Ensuring Interpreter Quality for Your Child
Monday, August 21st at 8 pm ET – Space is limited – REGISTER TODAY!
Learn more about the role of the educational interpreter, what they do, and how you can work with them to find the right person for your child - Transitions: A Navigation Guide for Parents and Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Children/Students
Four-week workshop | Starts Wednesday, September 6th at 8 pm ET
Learn more about the importance of a vision, navigating the maze of transition services, ensuring your child has work/volunteer experience, college resources, and much more - Homework Signs
Four-week workshop | Starts Thursday, September 7th at 8 pm ET
Learn more about various homework signs and methods to help your child with their school work and homework so they feel successful, on task, and supported
An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) aims to design a cohesive and collaborative education program that meets your child’s needs, regardless of whether your child is in general or special education. It can be a confusing, sometimes complicated, journey.
ASDC’s resource guide is intended to provide suggestions about what you can do to prepare for your important role as an equal member of the IEP team and to be your child’s best and most effective advocate.
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