Just Deaf

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

Multilingualism

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

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

How does a language's status influence bilingual upbringing?

What are good sources to learn more about bilingualism?

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

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

What are the advantages of bilingualism?

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

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

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

Is it hard to grow up bilingually?

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

To what extent does bilingualism positively affect other cognitive skills?

Do bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary than monolingual children?

How can parents create a bilingual environment at school?

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