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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
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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
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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