Background In domains other than language, there is fairly consistent diagnostic
terminology to refer to children's developmental difficulties. For instance, the terms …

For over 25 years in some countries and more recently in others, bilingual education
involving sign language and the written/spoken vernacular has been considered an …

Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) children need to master at least one language (spoken or
signed) to reach their full potential. Providing access to a natural sign language supports this …

The landmark reference in the field, completely updated: a comprehensive treatment of a
disorder that is more prevalent than autism. Children with specific language impairment …

Teaching Deaf Learners: Psychological and Developmental Foundations explores how deaf
students (children and adolescents) learn and the conditions that support their reaching their …

Background Language and communication skills are central to children's ability to engage in
social relationships and access learning experiences. This paper identifies issues which …

In this article, we review the influence of early social interaction on the development of
executive function and language in infants. We first define social interaction, executive …

This paper provides an overview of the research into deaf children's bilingualism and
bilingual education through a synthesis of studies published over the last 15 years. This …

In recent years, normed signed language assessments have become a useful tool for
researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Nevertheless, there are limitations in their …

Signed languages continue to be a key element of deaf education programs that incorporate
a bilingual approach to teaching and learning. In order to monitor the success of bilingual …