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
Together, We CAN! Join ASDC Today
Together, we can create a language-rich, diverse, inclusive, and empowered world. As a member of ASDC, you join a fantastic team of parents, families, and professionals dedicated to giving our Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing kids the support and resources they need to learn,...
Curso de ASL en Español
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New Fall Workshops and Webinars Added!
We've added more workshops and webinars to our Fall 2023 lineup! Each month, ASDC hosts Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing mentors, advocates, professionals, and educators who share their experiences and knowledge on various topics with our community. Our Fall Topics include:...
Join our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the American Society for Deaf Children is excited to announce that we are seeking two new members for our Board. YOU are invited to apply! The deadline is September 1, 2023 What do Board Members Do? ASDC Board Members serve for two...
Mark Your Calendars for ASDC’s Fall Events
Join us this Fallin ASL WEEKENDClarks Summit, PA ASDC’s ASL Weekend is a unique two-day workshop for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. It is a fun, interactive weekend full of activities and discussions that will give...
Join us in Pennsylvania! Register now for ASL Weekend
TAKE YOUR ASL SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL! ASDC’s ASL Weekend is a unique two-day workshop for parents, professionals, and anyone interested in learning American Sign Language. It is a fun, interactive weekend full of activities and discussions that will give you...
2023 Family Conference Registration CLOSES Friday, July 7th!
We're just days away from gathering for the 2023 ASDC Annual Family Conference: Language Starts with Me! There's still time to register and join us at The Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg, VA. An event so great, it took us an entire year to put it together! An event...
Register Today for the 5th Annual Scarlett’s Park Conference in the Silent Garden
Scarlett's Park in the Silent Garden is an annual conference focusing on Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults with special needs. Each year, distinguished lecturers from the United States are invited to share their knowledge and expertise with our community....
Video of the Week 6.28.23 | Super Red Riding Hood!
A story of guts and girl power!Super Red Riding Hood Ruby loves to play a superhero, so when her mother gives her a “mission” that takes her into the deep, dark woods, Ruby throws on her red cloak to become … Super Red Riding Hood! Nothing can scare her — except maybe...
ASL Video of the Week 6.21.23 | The Secret Diary of a Wolf
Scared of Little Red Riding Hood? The Secret Diary of a Wolf This diary reveals the secret hopes and fears of a wolf. Who would imagine that Little Red Riding Hood terrifies him? Who would guess he sings the Bark Chorale each Tuesday with the rest of the wolf pack?...
