Learn what your deaf child needs to thrive and understand the possibilities for your child’s future. Access visual language resources and support for your child’s development. Family Resources
Benefit from ASDC’s organizational membership and comply with the IDEA mandate for schools encourage family involvement in the child’s education. Button: Educator Resources
Make informed decisions on the best recommendations for your clients and be able to refer them to relevant resources. Provider Resources
All Knowledge Center Articles
A new academic article published in the June issue of Language argues for the necessity of teaching deaf children a sign language in their early years, even if they receive cochlear implants or other hearing aids.
Learn how fatigue affects deaf children.
Looking for a fun research opportunity for your children, this is it!
This article provides a brief overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Have you ever wondered how your child’s classroom environment affects the ability to be a part of classroom discussions? This article discusses how to make mainstream classrooms deaf friendly.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID) Standard Practice Paper provides specific information about the practice setting and is intended to raise awareness, educate and encourage sound basic methods of professional practice.
An overview of the 4 key components to a quality language program for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Every child with a disability is entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), read this article to be sure your child is receiving one.
The Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) is a legal document mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This article explains about the IFSP.
As parents we have to wear yet another “hat”—the hat of special education advocate. But where do we start?