Tag: linguistics

  • Dolch Words for Deaf Children

    [One of 50 articles written and published for Demand Media in 2013. Published version here.] Dolch words, also known as sight words, are common connectors and function words that make up 50 to 75 percent of the text in children’s books. These words have been used in deaf education for more than 30 years to… Read more

  • The Advantages of Early Intervention for Deaf Children

    [One of 50 articles written and published for Demand Media in 2013] The importance of early intervention for deaf children is universally accepted, but controversy persists over which forms of intervention are best for the child. The deaf community strongly emphasizes a linguistic approach, giving priority to early exposure to language. The medical model emphasizes… Read more

  • Learning Language in a Home With Deaf Parents

    [One of 50 articles written and published for Demand Media in 2013. Published version here.] Ninety percent of children born to deaf parents have normal hearing. Not all deaf adults converse in sign language, but in homes where they do, children grow up bilingual. American Sign Language is often their first language. Because spoken language… Read more