But children’s shows aren’t accessible to all deaf children, which means they could miss out on a common learning experience. Among other things, that can set kids back in learning both American Sign ...

Adults aren’t the only language teachers: six-year-olds still produce sounds differently than adults, but toddlers are extremely good at understanding the speech of children six years and older.

Through language cards, playtime, mealtime, and teacher-to-child interactions these children are a powerful tool for expression. The goal is to create an interest in language-related activities. Sarah ...

Why advocates say early sign language learning for deaf children is crucial ...

INDEPENDENCE, OHIO (WJW) – An Independence High School American Sign Language teacher is helping students make connections to the community outside of the classroom. It all started with an un… ...

FOXBORO – More young children are learning to express themselves through sign language at day cares in Massachusetts. "Imagine having all these big feelings and no way to get it out," said ...

A new study suggests long-term use of sign language may hold back the speech and reading skills of children who use cochlear implants to create a sense of sound.

More than 90% of Deaf kids are born to hearing parents without experience with the Deaf community or American Sign Language.

Teaching your child baby sign language can help reduce tantrums because it gives your child the ability to communicate what they want or need.

The researchers found that most parents believed that while learning language as an adult requires a lot of effort and study, children pick up new languages easily and quickly through play.