2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
3/09/2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Working with Families to Develop Vocabulary and Language Through Daily Routine Activities | 306/307
Working with Families to Develop Vocabulary and Language Through Daily Routine Activities
A child’s single-word vocabulary impacts that child’s ability to express his wants and needs, whether using spoken language or sign language. In order for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to develop adequate language skills, they must have sufficient vocabulary. The focus of this presentation will be on working with families to help their children develop vocabulary and language by incorporating that exposure and practice into daily routines and activities.
It has been well documented that vocabulary development has a measurable impact on the development of language skills. Without the ability to understand and use a variety of word types, it is essentially impossible to understand a series of words or to combine words together to produce one’s thoughts and ideas, whether using spoken language or sign language. This presentation will provide parents and professionals with creative techniques for providing specific practice in the area of single-word vocabulary development in the context of a family’s daily activities and routines whether using spoken language or sign language. Vocabulary lists of the First 100 Words, the Next 150 words, and the Following 300 used at the Moog Center will be shared, reviewed, and explained. Ideas and suggestions for incorporating these words into the activities of the child’s and family’s daily routines will be included.
Video examples of parent coaching sessions will provide examples of how to incorporate vocabulary practice into daily routine activities. This presentation will be provided through a lecture format, video examples, and audience participation to enhance learning. Ample time for discussion and questions will be included.
- 1. The participant will be able to list vocabulary words appropriate for teaching to very young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, using either spoken language or sign language.
- 2. The participant will be able to describe strategies for encouraging parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing to include vocabulary development in their daily routines and activities, whether using spoken language or sign language.
- 3. The participant will be able to list routine-based activities that can be used to engage infants and toddlers in meaningful activities for developing vocabulary and language, whether using spoken language or sign language.
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3545975_18080Betsy MoogBrooks.pdf
3545975_18080Betsy MoogBrooks_1.pdf
3545975_18080Betsy MoogBrooks_2.pdf
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Presenters/Authors
Betsy Moog Brooks
(Primary Presenter), The Moog Center for Deaf Education, bbrooks@moogcenter.org;
Betsy Moog Brooks is the Executive Director of the Moog Center for Deaf Education. She received her Master degree in Speech and Hearing from Washington University and is certified in Deaf Education, Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, and is a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Andragogy, the study of adult learners. She has been in the field of early intervention for more than 40 years. Betsy is the author of the book, My Baby and Me: A Book About Teaching Your Child to Talk. She has lectured throughout the US, South America, and Europe. Betsy continues to provide direct child service and parent support to families with children birth to three. She has provided parent support through teleintervention for more than 10 years.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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• Receives Salary for Employment from The Moog Center for Deaf Education.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
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Financial relationship with The Moog Center for Deaf Education.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.