Are you interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with your child? To help you make an informed decision, we have curated a list of the best ASL classes online. Although children with cochlear implants can hear through their cochlear processors, it’s worth it to consider learning how to sign, and to teach […]

As a parent of a child with hearing loss, you may be wondering how you can improve communication with your child and help them develop necessary language skills. One solution is to learn American Sign Language (ASL), a visual form of communication that can help bridge the communication gap between you and your child. But […]

Learning how to sign can be a life-changing experience. No only does it give your family a new skillset, but also opens up a world of communication with the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. It’s so easy to learn ASL at home with your kids when you incorporate it into your daily routine! Learning […]

Sign language for toddlers is a powerful tool that allows young children to communicate their basic needs and desires before they are able to learn how to speak. The most common sign language for toddlers involves signs that are used in their daily routine, and therefore are easy to teach first. If you are new […]

Starting to learn how to sign can be a daunting task. Moms have a lot on their plates every day, and learning how to sign ASL can be hard to fit into the million other things you do during the day! I want to encourage you today that you don’t have to jump into learning […]

The road to learn ASL can be long and confusing. There are so many different programs out there- and do you do in- person or online? In my experience I have always tried to research and find a reputable organization that teaches ASL with Deaf instructors. That is exactly how I found the American Society […]

Why should my child learn American Sign Language (ASL) if they can hear with cochlear implants? This is a common question from parents, and even a hot debate in Facebook groups. However, there are some practical benefits of sign language that might surprise you. In this post we are going to talk about the reasons […]

Teaching children ASL is a hot topic discussed in a lot of online groups for parents of kids with cochlear implants. Lately, I’ve noticed push back on parents who don’t choose to teach ASL to their children with cochlear implants and instead use only spoken language only in their house.  Many parents are even guilt- […]