02/17/2026
Elana Taylor, U.S. monobob athlete, and gold metal winner, 🥇 👏 said that if you have deaf children, you need to learn a new language like ASL to communicate with them.
We often hear families told that if their child is deaf, learning ASL is the only way to communicate.
ASL is a valuable and respected language, and it is one of several communication options.
Many deaf and hard of hearing children, with early identification, technology, therapy, and family support, can develop listening and spoken language and thrive in their daily lives.
Families deserve accurate information about all available options so they can choose what is right for their child.
Learn more about listening and spoken language at 👉
Helping Children Hear, Listen, Talk A Colorado non-profit dedicated to helping families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing reach their best spoken language and mainstream outcome through Listening and Spoken Language Therapy. A Life of Independence Listen Foundation provides for and assis...