Providers
Information to help providers working with Deaf childrenASDC believes that medical, audiology, and educational professionals serving deaf children and their families have a responsibility to:
- Be informed about the successes of deaf persons from all walks of life, including those who use American Sign Language, as their primary language and those who do and do not use cochlear implants.
- Recognize the benefits of early language, including sign language, and work to ensure that deaf children’s language development, whether signed, spoken or both, progresses at a rate equivalent to that of their hearing peers.
- Refer parents to a wide range of information sources, including deaf individuals, families with deaf children, schools for the deaf and local, state and national parent and deaf adult organizations.
We need to erase:
- Misconceptions that sign language will harm a deaf child’s language development.
- Misconceptions that supporting visual language means excluding spoken language approaches.
Additional Resources
School Member Spotlight: Oklahoma School for the Deaf
Meet ASDC’s newest member school, the Oklahoma School for the Deaf!
ASL Stories for Thanksgiving
Get ready for Thanksgiving with these fun children’s stories in American Sign Language.
#GiveASL and get a clear face mask
Get a clear face mask FREE when you donate $35 or more to ASDC Nov. 13-20, 2020. #GiveASL to a family with a deaf child – and let the world see you smile!
ASL Story Time with Raymond Antrobus
Join us for our first ASDC Story Time! Edna Johnston will sign the new book Can Bears Ski, followed by a lively chat with the author, award-winning Deaf poet Raymond Antrobus. Everyone registered will receive a copy of the book!
Pandemic’s Impact on Deaf Kids – CBS News
How has the pandemic affected deaf children? See how recent changes have impacted learning, socialization, and mental health of deaf kids in this CBS News report.
Survey: Experiences in Accessing Mental Health Treatment
Are you a parent of a child with a mental health condition, a medical condition, and/or a rare disease? Take this survey on accessing mental health treatment for your child!
Member Spotlight: The Holley Institute
The Holley Institute is our newest ASDC member organization. Learn about their programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind children in Michigan.
Explaining Face Masks to Deaf Kids
This fun video from Jincy Roberson explains to deaf and hard of hearing kids why people need to wear face masks.
Survey: Deaf Music Camp
Take this short survey to help college students explore the possibility of starting a music camp for deaf children!
Job Opportunities in Maine
Looking for a job in Deaf education or early intervention? The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is hiring! Check out all of their open positions here.
