Just Deaf

"Children learn to switch between sign language and spoken language early on."

Julie Hochgesang (Gallaudet University): sign language as a first language

Multilingualism

What are good sources to learn more about bilingualism?

Is it hard to grow up bilingually?

Can children learn both a spoken language and sign language at the same time?

Do bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary than monolingual children?

Is it difficult for children to learn two languages at the same time?

What can you do to offer your child a richer language environment?

"You have to sign, or you'll make your child unhappy."

What are the advantages of bilingualism?

How can parents create a bilingual environment at school?

"Children will go their own way with their language preferences, anyway."

How does a language's status influence bilingual upbringing?

Should parents make a choice for their child between spoken language or sign language?

To what extent does bilingualism positively affect other cognitive skills?

"Once you've got a good grasp of sign language, Dutch will follow naturally."

Should you be worried if children are mixing up the two languages they're learning?

"I think bilingualism is very important for your self-confidence."