I will teach you to use asl american sign language with a deaf child or family member

Finding out your child is Deaf or hard of hearing can feel overwhelming. You might be making medical decisions, dealing with feelings of confusion and shock, and researching your options.

Well, there is one thing you can do right away, that will help you, help your child, and put you in control. Start learning to sign! In our first lesson, I'll teach you basic, linguistically accurate, visual language skills you can use immediately to engage with your child.

In more than 35 years of experience, I have never met a parent who regrets learning ASL! But sadly, I have met many, many Deaf people and parents who look back and wish they had started sooner.

Parents who learn ASL report closer relationships with their Deaf or hard of hearing children, and the children can reach age-appropriate milestones for social, emotional and language competence.

I have a Masters Degree in the Linguistics of Signed Languages from Gallaudet University. I focused my research on child language acquisition, and I raised three Deaf children.

Seeing your child produce their first signs is every bit as magical as hearing their first words. Let's start this journey together.