Inviting your deaf child into the Literacy Club

Inviting your Deaf Child into
the Literacy Club:
A Parent Resource for Facilitating Literacy in Deaf Children

This packet was designed to help parents who have had minimal training or experience related to the education of young deaf and hard-of-hearing children. The preschool years are a critical period for language development. For children with a hearing loss, attention is naturally focused on speech and hearing remediation. It is also important for parents to provide an environment that encourages the literate development of their child. Parents must understand that for all children, hearing or deaf, the foundations of literacy begin at home.

The following information is included in this packet:

Building Blocks of Literacy Descriptions of tools and techniques you can use to provide a foundation for success in the development of your child’s language skills.	The Silent Road to Literacy A discussion on the importance of reading to deaf childrenincluding 15 tips for sharing books with your child. Also provides recommended reading lists.
World Wide Web Resources A list of internet web sites that provide a wealth of information on deafness, deaf culture, and deaf education.	For More Information… An annotated bibliography of additional resources and further reading concerning literacy for deaf/hard-of-hearing children.

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