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When You Need the Experts—Here’s Our Running List of LSL Resources Online
Here are some wonderful LSL online resources—written from a clinical perspective and offering deep professional expertise.
Our baby's hearing loss journey began in New York City, where she was diagnosed. As she began Early Intervention and her LSL journey, we learned of many organizations around the country offering LSL resources to parents—including the following.
This article is a work in progress. We look forward to sharing many more resources in the future!
A.G. Bell
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, located in Washington, D.C., is "a trusted global champion for children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families who seek a comforting, knowledgable guide to help them navigate the world with hearing loss." The site offers a resources page for families with sections explaining hearing loss, Early Intervention, communication options, and hearing technology. They also offer a parent support hotline and video content for parents.
Center for Hearing and Communication
CHC’s mission is “to provide high-quality, comprehensive services to empower people affected by hearing loss, deafness, or listening challenges.” It has locations in New York and Florida, and offers various children’s services. Its website includes a children’s resources section featuring helpful PDF guides:
- “A Parent’s Guide to Hearing Loss”
- “What Parents Should Know About Hearing Loss”
- “In The Test Booth: The Hearing Test”
- “Beyond the Test Booth: Communication Options”
- “Beyond the Test Booth: Education and Your Child”
- “Glossary of Terms”
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
Founded in 1867, Clarke "has prepared children who are deaf or hard of hearing to succeed in mainstream schools and the wider world." Annually, they serve more than 1,000 children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. Clarke's website offers a LSL Resources at Home section, featuring many "resources and activities to help maintain fun, language-rich environments at home."
Hearing First
Hearing First is "a subsidiary of the Oberkotter Foundation, a private foundation with a 35-year history supporting Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) opportunities for children who are deaf or hard of hearing." The site offers various informational resources for families and professionals—including Family and Professional communities.
The Moog Center for Deaf Education
Based in St. Louis, MO, The Moog Center's mission is "to teach children who are deaf and hard of hearing to talk." They offer various educational and professional programs in support of this mission. Their website features a resources page containing links to various associations and organizations relating to LSL.
