A Family-Centered Signed Language Curriculum to Support Deaf Children's Language Acquisition

"Deaf children experience language deprivation at alarmingly high rates. This Element presents a case for developing signed language curricula for hearing families with deaf children that are family-centered and focus on child-directed language"--

1. Introduction; 2. The Unique Needs of Families with Deaf Children; 3. The Components of a Family-Centered Curriculum; 4. Feedback and Growth; 5. Conclusion; Appendix: How to Create a Family-Centered Curriculum: A Tutorial.