Maximizing Language Acquisition: ASL and Spoken English

References related to this webcast can be found at: http://www.gallaudet.edu/clerc-center... This webcast provides an evidence-based rationale for supporting language acquisition in both American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Experienced professionals in deaf education discuss the important ingredients essential to learning language as well as common misconceptions that tend to drive language and communication practices. Designed for professionals involved in early intervention, this webcast highlights how evidence points to use of an ASL and spoken English bilingual approach (sometimes referred to as a bimodal bilingual approach) as beneficial for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Accompanying the webcast is a comprehensive reference list to support the information shared. For more information about Clerc Center training that addresses the many aspects of planning and implementing an ASL and spoken English bilingual approach, contact: [email protected]