Resources

This paper, written by Amanda Cooper, does a great job diving into the various aspects of raising a deaf child as a hearing parent.

Since Waardenburg is so rare, it can be tough to connect with others with the same diagnosis. This group offers a way to do just that. 

This podcast is packed with information from both experts and families. It covers every aspect of hearing loss as it pertains to kids. 

This one hits on way more than just hearing loss, but I love it and it’s worth mentioning if teaching inclusion and equality is a priority.

This site does a great job showing basic signs through graphics and videos.

Learning ASL can be intimidating. This book breaks it down to basics when it comes to introducing your baby to signs. 

Dr. Bill Vicars (Deaf/hh) of “ASL University” is well known and regarded as a great ASL teacher.

Meant for school or caregivers, this PDF outlines cochlear implants and basic troubleshooting.

For the Love of Sound is dedicated to easing the financial burden of Cochlear Implant procedures for families. 

This site is full of great information about hearing loss, both from a parent and individual perspective.

Yes, this is my book! I wrote it about our experience having a deaf child and what the journey consists of.

Imagination Storybooks creates and publishes animated videobooks, audiobooks and ASL translations of existing illustrated children’s books.