Our Badavas Parent Infant Program recognizes and respects that the most important learning environment for children during their first three years is the one created at home, and we are dedicated to helping parents and families understand and explore their early learning options.
This webpage provides many resources and educational tools to support your family.
Inside PIP
TLC is a proud member of American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC). Our families can receive a 10% discount by being a part of our Parent Infant Program, Marie Philip School, Walden School or Walden Community Services program.
Animal Handshapes: 1 to 5!
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me
Let's Eat!
Resources for Families
Language First Parent Guide: Intended to help hearing parents of DHH children navigate their journey and ensure that they are providing their child with the most evidence-based care. Learn more here.
Shared Reading Saturdays: The Shared Reading Program is designed to teach parents and care givers how to read to their deaf and hard of hearing children, using American Sign Language (ASL), and the 15 Principles. The tutors also provide strategies to share books most effectively. Held one Saturday a month for two sessions, Spring and Fall, on the Northern Essex Community College campus in Lawrence in the Dimitri Building.
Family Sign Language Program (FSLP): The goal of the MA Family Sign Language Program is to introduce family members to Sign Language, enabling them to communicate with their child at the earliest age possible. Extended family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate. FSLP will send a deaf or hard of hearing tutor into the family’s home once a week to work with the family. Families will receive a total of 20 weeks of instruction tailored specifically to them. The first 10 weeks are provided in the family’s home; the second 10 weeks may be in the home, online, or in a group setting with other families. Classes will be scheduled at a time convenient for the family.
NAD Position Statement: Implications of Language Deprivation for Young Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing Children
NAD Open Letter for Families on Language Acquisition Deprivation
ASDC National Resources for Deaf Children: Check out ASDC’s list of organizations providing resources and support to parents, teachers, and professionals serving deaf children.
Discovery Museum Accessible Programs: Located in Acton, the Discovery Museum hosts a number of accessible events and programs, including an Early Intervention groups. Playing, exploring, experimenting, and imagining in the museum promotes family conversations and can support early language development for Deaf and Hard of Hearing infants and toddlers.
WhyISign: Grassroots resources and support for families with deaf children
Mass State Resources for Deaf Children
ASL Kids: Learn Sign Language Online
Signed Rhyme and Rhythm With Deaf Children (Oxford Academic)
Boston Children's Deaf/HoH Programs
Clerc Center Resources for Families