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.

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ARTICLE

The Fundamental Framework for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Children | A Model From The Child's Perspective

This article focuses on the model of framework that will facilitate meaningful collaboration between families and professionals, fostering a language foundation for DHH children, optimal development, assessment of preferred language options and de-emphasize “fixing” hearing levels.
 
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ARTICLE

Early Intervention Protocols | Proposing a Default Bimodal Bilingual Approach for Deaf Children

The authors recognized the gap in language acquisition that does not meet age-based language milestones for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. The importance of language foundations that will have an effective outcomes.

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GUIDELINES

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.
 
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VIDEO

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.
 
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Children Who Are Deaf-Blind

This article focuses on the importance of deaf-blind training and support access for families and educators. It includes the classification of vision and hearing loss, the types of additional disabilities that may be present, and the causes of deaf-blindness.

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The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

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