means of communication

Illustrations of American Sign Language, along with labeled photos, introduce children to words and phrases useful for signing at school.

Examines the life and career of inventor Alexander Graham Bell.

Children will learn the basics of ASL in this live-action program, featuring seven complete lessons along with interactive exercises designed to test comprehension.

This program for learning sign language includes sentence drills and exercises for increased comprehension and signing skill.

Discusses the problems, frustrations, and anxieties encountered by the parents of a deaf child as they attempt to communicate with her and teach her to speak.

The text focuses on educational perspectives, psychosocial precepts, communication modes, vocational opportunities, support services, and recent technological advances. Further, it provides the reader with insights into one of the fastest growing populations today - the deafened adult. Throughout its chapters, myths surrounding deafness are dispelled and are replaced with contemporary ideas. The broad scope of subject matter presented allows for flexibility and provides fresh material for new approaches to basic courses within the field of education.

Presents visual and interactive tools for learning ASL. Each program features over 2,600 signs with video demonstrations and illustrations, written descriptions of how the sign is created, finger spelling, games and quizzes, search capabilities in five languages and an online connection. Based on Martin Sternberg's book.