Just Deaf

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

Julie Hochgesang (Gallaudet University): sign language as a first language

Multilingualism

Do bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary than monolingual children?

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

How can parents create a bilingual environment at school?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What are the advantages of bilingualism?

To what extent does bilingualism positively affect other cognitive skills?

How does a language's status influence bilingual upbringing?

Is it hard to grow up bilingually?

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

What are good sources to learn more about bilingualism?