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Accommodating Deaf Students in a University Classroom

Explains for professors about accommodating deaf students in a university classroom. Also explains accommodating blind students.

Using a sign language interpreter

Guidance for university professors and other teachers on using a sign language interpreter in the classroom with deaf students.

The cover of an issue of the International Journal of Inclusive Education. Below the title is an abstract drawing of two faces facing each other.

Journal Articles on Inclusive Education

The International Journal of Inclusive Education provides 20 years of peer-reviewed journal articles on inclusive education.

Teen girls in hijabi are seated in front of computers at school. One girl faces the camera with a smile.

Deaf Students’ Opinions on Inclusive Education

Deaf students’ opinions on inclusive education in Northern Ireland and Sweden reveal that they are happier when schools use sign language.

A video frozen in a scene that shows three young children signing to each other. The subtitle on the screen says "He feels frustrated because he has a cut on his arm"

Watch children aged 3 to 5 use American Sign Language

Watch children aged 3 to 5 use American Sign Language with adults at home and with other Deaf children in preschool.

A young boy sits on the grass with his mother. The child and his mother are using sign language.

Important for deaf children to learn sign language

Watch teachers and parents explain why they believe it is important for deaf children to learn sign language. Vea a los maestros y padres explicar por qué creen que es importante que los niños sordos aprendan el Lengua de Señas.

A group of four children of varying ages cluster together, smiling at the camera. One child makes the sign for "I love you".

Deaf children need early visual language

The author explains why deaf children need early visual language and recommends using both signed and spoken language.

A young boy is signing to the camera. The subtitle on the screen says "Student: "...cars and..."

Sign language in an early childhood education program

Watch teachers using sign language in an early childhood education program with young deaf and hard of hearing children. Observe a los maestros que usan Lengua de Señas en un programa de educación infantil con niños pequeños sordos

A baby holds on to an object in order to stand.

Guidance for doctors and other professionals advising parents

Guidance for doctors and other professionals advising parents on how to help their deaf or hard of hearing child learn language.

Two preschool girls are seated at a table facing the front of the classroom. More children are partly visible behind them.

Deaf children in a mainstream early childhood program

Learn strategies for how teachers can meet the needs of deaf children in a mainstream early childhood program.

Two newborn babies are asleep under a shared blanket. One wrist has a hospital identification band fastened to it.

Best practices used in early intervention services

Summarizes research about early intervention services with deaf children and explains the best practices for helping them learn language.

This screenshot of a frozen scene from a video shows a woman signing to the camera. Behind her is a drawing from a children's book that shows three pigs in front of a house. A wolf is walking toward the pigs.

ASL Literature for Children

Find videos with ASL literature for children, including songs and rhymes, stories, and poetry in American Sign Language.

Two children are seated together on a bed. One is reading, the other is playing with a toy truck while looking at a book.

Organization for bilingual early childhood education

This organization is for professionals who develop, manage, and coordinate bilingual early childhood programs using ASL and English.

Identifying hearing loss in newborn babies in developing countries

On identifying hearing loss in newborn babies, why this is still not happening in many developing countries, and how to solve this.

Cover of manual entitled "Early support for children, young people, and families: Information about deafness and hearing loss". Below the title are six purple squares stacked on top of each other. Each square shows an abstract drawing. The top square shows an ear, the next two show a child on a bike and two hands reaching to each other, the bottom three squares show a parent with a child, and two abstract line drawings.

Information on Deafness for Parents

Provides information on deafness for parents, including how to raise Deaf children who are young, or school aged, or almost adults.

Screenshot of the publication entitled "Early Childhood Development and Disability: A discussion paper". Above the title is a picture that shows many children clustered together, smiling up at the camera. In the middle, one boy uses a wheelchair.

Children with disabilities in child development programs

Learn long-term strategies to improve participation and outcomes for children with disabilities in child development programs.

This screenshot shows the cover of the book entitled "Early Intervention for deaf and hard of hearing infants, toddlers, and their families" edited by Marilyn Sass-Lehrer. The background of the cover shows abstract drawings of adults and children.

Early intervention with Deaf babies

Different experts explain early intervention with deaf babies, toddlers, and their families, for the professionals who work with them.

This screenshot shows a video frozen in a scene that shows children in a classroom. Some of the children are raising their hand with enthusiasm.

Vietnamese Deaf Children Learn through Sign Language

This article describes a project in which Vietnamese Deaf children learn through sign language. Parents and teachers learn sign language.

Deaf children need Deaf adults

The author argues that the most important thing is that Deaf children need Deaf adults as role models and as professionals working with them.

Three young children smile at the camera. At least two are clearly wearing hearing aids.

For educators, parents, and policy makers

Educators, parents, and policy makers can visit this website to learn the best way to teach and raise Deaf children.

Teacher interacts with four very young children.

Including Deaf Children in Early Childhood Education

Review the research on including Deaf children in early childhood education programs and the recommendations for program administrators.

Child Development in Mainstream School

Learn about child development in mainstream school and how this impacts language and academic skills for Deaf students.

Very young children are seated at tables in a classroom. Each has a snack bowl in front of them.

Social Skill Development for Deaf Children in Mainstream School

The author of this article says a Deaf child in a mainstream school has more difficulty with social skill development and self confidence.

Two students are sitting on top of their desks so that they can face each other. They are both looking toward the teacher who stands in between them. One child is moving his hands. A blackboard is on the wall behind the teacher.

Teaching a Deaf Child in a Mainstream School

This manual can help teachers learn about teaching a deaf child in a mainstream school. The author is Deaf and was in mainstream schools.

What School is Best for Your Child?

What school is best for your child? There are different kinds of schools where Deaf and hard of hearing children can go.

First slide in a set of power point slides has the title "Myths and facts for hearing loss (how hard of hearing people hear) by Beth Wilson, PhD." At the bottom it says "This presentation is available At www.nchearingloss.org/programs.htm The author, Beth Wilson has given permission for anyone to use it."

Basic information on hearing loss

Explains basic information on hearing loss and why some of the ideas you might have about hearing loss may be wrong.

Photo shows an old person wearing a hearing aid. The photo centers the ear without showing the person's face.

Hearing aids are not perfect

Explains why hearing aids are not perfect. They help some people some of the time, but hearing aids also are limited.

Basic Information on Cochlear Implants

Many websites offer basic information on cochlear implants. Some are for families, others are for deaf adults. Browse these web links.

Research on cognitive development in deaf children

The research on cognitive development in Deaf children says that their development is average regardless of their language skills.

Diagnosing deaf infants in Nigeria

This article describes a study about diagnosing deaf infants in a community-based immunology clinic in Lagos, Nigeria.