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ERIC Number: EJ539908
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0300-4430
How Parents Support Home Literacy with Deaf Children.
Andrews, Jean F.; Zmijewski, Glenda
Early Child Development and Care, v127-128 p131-39 1997
Describes a model home literacy program at the Indiana School for the Deaf. Reviews six case studies of young deaf children in order to explore and describe sign language behaviors which help deaf children grasp reading skills. Claims that sign language and finger spelling can be closely related to early reading and writing at home. (MOK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Deafness, Educational Environment, Family Involvement, Learning Activities, Literacy, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Role, Reading Skills, Sign Language, Story Reading, Young Children
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Home Literacy; Indiana School for the Deaf
Note: Special Issue on: "Perspectives on Family Literacy."