Educators
Information for Educators working with deaf childrenRecommended Articles for Educators
Promoting Early Visual Language
This is the second in a series of monthly emails with information sharing the research finding at VL2 center, activities to support your child’s development, links to other resources, and more.
Strategies to Support Communication at Home and in the Community
This article presents an overview of six strategies families and service providers can use with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students who have autism at home and in the community.
Supporting Deaf Students With Autism After High School
This article provides an overview of the transition process for students who are deaf and have autism and offers tips for helping your child in the transition to adult life.
Strategies for Working with Children with Autism: Visual Schedules
This article discusses strategies for working with children who are deaf and have autism using visual schedules.
Strategies For Working With Children With Autism: Social Stories
This article provides an in-depth description and strategies for using Social Stories with children with autism.
From “Horrible” to “Great” … Holidays
Dr. Linda Twilling has written this article giving families strategies and ideas to turn “horrible” holidays into “great” holiday gatherings that children will remember for years.
Sign Language Use for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing Babies: The Evidence Supports It
This exciting document written by Tiara V. Malloy provides a clear argument favoring the use of sign language with all children regardless of their hearing status.
Cochlear Implants
Parents of children who are deaf are often presented with the option of obtaining a cochlear implant for their child. Before this choice is made, it is important for parents to gather as much information as possible regarding the technology and to develop realistic expectations associated with its use.
IEP FAQ’s Pop-Up
Wrights Law has added a new IEP FAQs Pop-Up Resolving Parent-School Disputes webpage. From this webpage learn strategies to resolve disagreements. Steps to take if you disagree with the school and options you have if you are unable to resolved disputes. Click here...
From Us To You
Film maker Ted Evans has made a short film to inspire young deaf adults by featuring deaf role models. This video is done in British Sign Language, is captioned and voiced over. To view this video visit http://vimeo.com/41284380