Early Intervention
These resources focus on early intervention and early childhood education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Additional resources and information are available on our portal.
early intervention
Language Learning Through the Eye and Ear Webcast
This Clerc Center-produced, research-based webcast is designed to increase knowledge among early interventionists. It addresses how deaf and hard of hearing babies acquire language and why parents should sign with them as early as possible. This webcast has two parts. To see the second part, please register for the Clerc Center portal and view it there under Resources to Go.
EARLY INTERVENTION
Setting Language
in Motion
Seven modules provide family supports and early intervention information for families with deaf or hard of hearing babies and their service providers. Topics include early identification, audiology, hearing aids, cochlear implants, communication, and language.
early intervention
15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children
Guidelines highlight 15 principles for using American Sign Language to read stories with deaf and hard of hearing children. Topics covered include translation, reading behaviors, extrapolation, attention maintenance, role play, dual language features, signing style, and high expectations. This resource is available in both ASL with spoken English and captions and in English print.
EARLY INTERVENTION
Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) Executive Summary
This summary builds on prior JCIH publications (2013 JCIH supplement on Early Intervention and 2007 JCIH Guidelines), updating best practices through literature reviews and expert consensus opinion on screening; identification; and audiological, medical, and educational management of infants and young children and their families.