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Basic Interpreting Strategies for Parents.
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Luetke-Stahlman, Barbara – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1993
Some deaf interpreting strategies are offered to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Parents are urged to utilize space in their interpreting, use name signs, utilize sight lines to distinguish characters in stories, use exaggerated signs to translate nursery rhymes, place themselves carefully at a public performance, and learn…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Children, Communication Skills, Deaf Interpreting
Yes, Siblings Can Help.
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Luetke-Stahlman, Barbara; And Others – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1992
A mother of a hearing-impaired two year old offers examples of utilizing siblings (who have learned sign language) to foster the language development and socialization of the younger child. (DB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Hearing Impairments, Language Acquisition, Siblings
Deaf Children and English: More Ways Parents Can Help.
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Katasse, Constance; Cartwright, Daisy – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1997
Ideas to help parents of deaf children foster English language development include communicating regularly in writing, handling public encounters the "deaf" way, interacting with deaf adults, reading books by/about deaf people, learning and maintaining sign language skills, joining local and state associations, and making sure the television has a…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Deafness, Language Acquisition, Learning Activities
Balancing ASL and TC in the Classroom.
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Mueller-Vollmer, Patricia – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1990
The article considers whether young deaf children of hearing parents should learn American Sign Language (ASL) as their first language and whether teachers in day high school programs should use manual communication. It concludes that, because ASL is the key to deaf culture, it should be used by parents and teachers. (DB)
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Classroom Communication, Cultural Influences, Deafness
Making Every Sign Count: Lessons from Deaf Mothers.
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Spencer, Patricia – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1998
Offers hearing parents of deaf infants guidelines on communicating with their child based on changes that deaf mothers make in their signing when talking to their deaf baby. Guidelines focus on restricting language, sign repetition, dramatic expression, waiting for the child's attention, tapping to gain attention, and visual leading. (DB)
Descriptors: Caregiver Speech, Deafness, Interpersonal Communication, Language Acquisition
Reading to Deaf Children: Learning from Deaf Adults.
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Schleper, David R. – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1995
Twelve effective strategies commonly used by deaf adults when reading to deaf children are discussed. Techniques for combining American Sign Language and English exposure are presented, as are story-telling strategies for maintaining attention, using role play, using eye gaze to elicit participation, and relating stories to real world concepts.…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Children, Deafness, Language Acquisition
Family Communication and the Right to Sign.
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Nichols, Marylane – Perspectives in Education and Deafness, 1993
A mother of a deaf child recounts her earlier commitment to an oralist position, her gradual realization that she was asking her child to do the impossible, and the child's rapid acquisition of language when allowed and encouraged to use signs. The importance of hearing parents learning sign language is stressed. (DB)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Beliefs, Communication Skills, Deafness