Supporting communication with deaf babies and toddlers

Supporting communication with deaf babies and toddlers

Most parents of deaf children are hearing and don't have much experience of hearing loss so it’s understandable that you might feel unsure about how to engage with your child.

In most cases there is no reason why, with the right support and encouragement, your child can’t develop the same language and communication skills as other children. Below is a collection of videos regarding language and communication;

How do Babies Learn to Communicate?

Supporting the Communication Development of Deaf Babies and Toddlers

Tuning-in and Responding to Your Baby’s Communication

Supporting Access to Language

Thinking about How we Communicate