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Recent Blog Posts
Language Learning Through the Eye and Ear Webcast
This webcast will give early interventionists a foundational knowledge to engage in dialogue with parents and professionals about the neurolinguistic benefits of early exposure to visual language for all babies.
A Guide for Interpreters Working with Students who use Cochlear Implants
A Guide for Interpreters Working with Students who use Cochlear Implants
Students with Cochlear Implants – Guidelines for Educational Program Planning
Students with Cochlear Implants – Guidelines for Educational Program Planning
Four Important Considerations for Educating Children With Special Needs
Texas parent, Jim Kennedy, recently published an article about Considerations for Educating Children with Special Needs.
Video: Socializing with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
As a teenager who is the only hard of hearing student at his school, Orren demonstrates ways classmates can help combat loneliness in mainstream settings.
The Silent Garden – Revised Third Edition
This completely revised third edition is a must-have resource that will help parents of deaf children navigate the complex and unique challenges they face. Accessible, practical, and, above all, open-minded, The Silent Garden educates parents quickly and thoroughly about the many conflicting points of view on what is best for their deaf children.
High Expectations
High Expectations, a families perspective on having a Deaf child.
Hands Land: ASL Rhymes and Rhythms
New ASL Rhymes and Rhythms video
Parent Child Interaction Therapy
Gallaudet now offers Parent Child Interaction Therapy
Should All Deaf Children Learn Sign Language?
The benefits of learning sign language clearly outweigh the risks. For parents and families who are willing and able, this approach seems clearly preferable to an approach that focuses solely on oral communication.
