Most deaf children are born to hearing parents who are unfamiliar with ASL. It is critical for parents to immediately establish a means of communication between themselves and their child. In order to help deaf children develop at a similar rate as hearing children, parents should make it a point to ensure their child has a wide range of different experiences. The variety of experiences a child has affects their development in social, language, and intellectual skills. Beginning learning at home will only benefit a deaf child when they eventually begin school whether they enter an inclusive or restrictive educational setting (Albertini et al. 2002).
involvement in education at school
The level of parental involvement in the education of a deaf child serves as an accurate indicator of the child's future academic successes. Being involved in your deaf child's education shows you are supportive of their learning and want them to be successful in school. Parents serve as role models to their children making it important to lead by example. If a child sees their parents make learning a priority, they will be more willing to attend school and thrive both academically and socially (Albertini et al. 2002).