Abstract Information: |
Title: |
An ASL/English Bilingual Parent-Infant Program at the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center |
Primary Track: |
3-Early Intervention
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Keyword(s): |
Early Intervention, Bilingual, Language, Communication |
Abstract: |
This presentation will discuss the rationale behind why an ASL/English Bilingual approach should be considered as a strong option for families of newly identified deaf and hard of hearing children. It will address the crucial need of establishing early language foundations through a child’s strong sense, vision, while evaluating the role that audition may have for supporting development of spoken English through either hearing aids or cochlear implants. The presentation will discuss considerations for designing a program that looks at the whole child in relation to language and communication development, cognitive development, social emotional development, literacy development, and identity development. The presentation will share the components of the Parent-Infant Program (PIP) at the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. It will discuss how the PIP program partners with diverse families to guide them in understanding the complex issues that impact on language and communication development so they may make informed decisions for their child and can actively participate in the language development process. Video clips of specific strategies incorporated into the PIP program to support development and use of both American Sign Language and English will be shared. |
Presentation(s): |
Not Available
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Handouts: |
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