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Question: Can A Deaf Child Participate At Creche?
Many visitors to the Sound Advice site ask this question. Its frequency is notable. There’s no reason a child who’s deaf can’t participate at creche, with the right supports in place. Same as when a child moves to junior infants at primary school. The team here is aware that some deaf children don’t attend preschool or creches
Language Development: Linking Items To Words
It’s never too early to start teaching deaf children their first word, or words. One approach when your baby is playing, is to identify what they’re looking at, and to tell them the name of the item. This teaches your child to link items to words, and is a key part of their early language
Toys for Baby Development 0 – 24 Months
The IDK article “Toys & Games for Deaf Children” is one of the most-read on this site, so this complementary piece suggests toys for early development. Developmental Baby Toys for 0 – 24 Month Olds Remember, children who’re deaf have the same toys as hearing children, even if you may think otherwise! Handheld rattles will develop your child’s
Parent Question: Toys & Games For Deaf Children
A parent has just asked what toys and games are best for deaf children. The answer is – exactly the same as for other children! All kids need fun, and if they learn at the same time, that’s a bonus. Deaf children are visual, so bright toys and murals will attract and hold their interest. Learning through
eBook: Teaching A Deaf Child To Hear And Speak
Edited by Caroline Carswell