Learn how fingerspelling supports reading development for deaf and hard of hearing students through evidence-based research. This resource highlights findings from multi-school studies showing strong links between fingerspelling, phonological awareness, print recognition, and reading comprehension. Discover how structured fingerspelling instruction benefits both strong and struggling readers and provides a pathway to understanding connected English text.
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