I'm Sarah Honigfeld, Director of Early Intervention here at the Clerc Center.
This page is for you—families with deaf and hard of hearing children, and the practitioners who work alongside them. Early intervention is the foundation. The early years matter most. Language, connection, learning — it all starts now.
On this page, you'll find resources organized into clear categories. For example: building language, supporting families at home, screening and assessment, working as a team across different fields, and more.
In each category, you can download tools ready to use. Toolkits, Checklists, Tip Sheets, and video content — for families, and for practitioners. Everything here has one goal: to support deaf and hard of hearing children and the people who love and teach them. Look around. Explore. Take what you need. We're glad you're here!
Explore our curated resources organized by topic to find exactly what you need for your child's journey.
Watch an insightful 90-minute session exploring Latino families' experiences with deaf and hard of hearing children. Enjoy a documentary video, expert discussions, and a panel with an audience Q&A.
Watch a panel discussion focused on the importance of family learning vacations for sign language acquisition; experiences with after-school programs; and deaf youth camps.
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Little Hands Can Say Big Things! Research shows that early exposure to sign language benefits all children, whether deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing. This resource introduces families and caregivers to 10 everyday signs through engaging illustrations and videos of Deaf signers. It offers a simple, fun way to begin signing with your baby or toddler.
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