Parents and Families
Visit this area often to see information for parents and families
There is no one right way.
Every child and family is different. Values, experiences, opinions, and resources vary from family to family. What works in one situation may not work in another. There are a number of ways to be successful raising a deaf or hard of hearing child. No one plan or formula will work for everyone. You must do what you believe is right for your child and family. Start Here! ASDC is comprised of a board of parents of deaf children as well as deaf adults and we have compiled for you the ASDC Information book. Our gift to you will provide you with our combined expertise in one place.
Get to know other parents of deaf and hard of hearing children
All parents want what is best for their child. Meeting other parents and learning about their experiences can help you find out about options, resources and can serve as a means of support.
Get to know deaf and hard of hearing role models
Spending time with deaf and hard of hearing role models can help you understand what it means to be deaf. Your deaf or hard of hearing child can achieve the same academic, social, and personal fulfillment as hearing children. Did you know that most deaf and hard of hearing adults grew up in a hearing family? Their experience, information, and perspective can help you as you navigate your families journey.
Recommended Reading
Increasing Literacy Skills with Your Deaf Infant It is never too early to communicate with your child, especially if they are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Infant and Toddler Program If your infant or toddler has been identified with a hearing loss, they may be eligible for services under the Infant and Toddlers Program of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Picking Educational Programs Often parents want to know what the best program is, or whether a particular program is better than another one.
All Parents and Families Articles
WELCOME! Scranton School for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Children
Join us in giving the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children a warm ASDC welcome to our family of member schools. The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children, a non-profit, tuition-free school located in Northeast Pennsylvania, provides a...
ASL Video of the Week 1/25/23: FLY! with ASL
How many ways can you use the word FLY? "He flies airplanes." "They flew a route between Chicago and New York." "We're going to fly kites in the afternoon." "They always fly the flag on the Fourth of July." "There's a fly on the wall." There are so many ways that that...
ASL VIDEO OF THE WEEK 1/18/23: Deaf Artist Finds Her True Colors
Did you know that January is also International Creativity Month? International Creativity Month, celebrated every year in January, was founded by Randall Munson, a speaker, an entertainer, and a bestselling author of books such as “Creativity 102,” This month is...
Donor Acknowledgements: December 2022
Individual Donors Anonymous (10) Darlene & Paul Milena Aspen Ambrose Brenda Huneycutt & Smith Brittingham IV Joshua Brown Claira Cuykendall Catherine & Check Darragh David & Rita Downer Marc Albanese & Rosanne Felicello Lula Hammonds Tsailun Hu...
WELCOME! Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Join us in giving the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf a warm ASDC welcome to our family of member schools. The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf (WPSD) is a non-profit, tuition-free school that provides academic and extracurricular programs to deaf...
WELCOME! American School for the Deaf
Join us in giving the American School for the Deaf a warm welcome to the ASDC family of member schools! Founded in 1817, the American School for the Deaf was the first permanent school for the deaf in the United States and a nationally renowned leader in providing...
SHARE THE LOVE! Grab your ASDC limited edition Valentine’s Shirts!
SHARE THE LOVE! Just in time for Valentine's Day! The American Society for Deaf Children "LOVE" shirts promotes love for sign language in our ASDC community of parents, teachers, advocates, and deaf/hard-of-hearing children. A sweet way to support ASDC's mission to...
NEW JANUARY CLASS! Classifiers 101| FREE for members
JUST ADDED! JOIN US on January 23 @ 8 pm (ET) for Classifiers 101 We hear all about using classifiers with ASL, but do you really understand what a classifier is or how to use it? This online class is designed for beginners to understand what a classifiers is and how...
CEASD Education & Advocacy Summit – Feb 21 – 22, 2023
You are invited to the 8th annual Education and Advocacy Summit hosted by the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, Gallaudet University Maguire Welcome Center, Gallaudet...
ASL Video of the Week 1/4/23: Peppa Pig & the Day at Snowy Mountain
It's a celebration of winter sports as Peppa and her charming family have a day of snowy fun! When Peppa Pig and her little brother, George, wake up one day and see that it’s snowing, they can’t wait to go to Snowy Mountain. There’s so much to do there — sledding...
