Resources for Families & Professionals

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Discover practical resources for providers and families on the following topics:

• Family-Centered Early Intervention
• Parent-Child Interactions
• Pragmatics (Social Communication)
• Social-Emotional Functioning
• Unique Strengths & Needs of DeafDisabled Children & Families

Are you looking for support as a family member of a child who is deaf?

• Explore Hands & Voices parent-to-parent peer organization for support! Hands & Voices supports the Family Leadership in Language and Learning (FL3) Center, which includes helpful resources for families.
• Hands & Voices also has a comprehensive collection of valuable resources about Fostering Joy, including tip sheets in multiple languages, signed ASL videos, guides for parents and caregivers, and more.
• The NCHAM e-Book (from the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management) is a free, downloadable resource full of information for families with young deaf children.

Are you interested in connecting with deaf adults or learning more about deaf adult-to-family engagement?

• Check out the Deaf Leadership International Alliance (DLIA).
• Many states/territories have Deaf Mentor programs.

Do you want to know more about supporting a deaf child?

• The Clerc Center at Gallaudet University offers a rich collection of resources for families.
• ASL at Home offers a curriculum for learning American Sign Language (ASL) designed for families of young deaf children. Learning materials are available in English and Spanish.
• Hear to Learn has a library of tutorials on topics ranging from how to clean a hearing aid to the importance of wait time in communication.
• Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss offers a wide array of resources for professionals, including teacher tools and products for professionals as well as an annual virtual conference.

Are you a provider looking for training or technical assistance?

Visit our Training & Consultation page to learn more about our areas of expertise and how we can connect with your organization.