Course curriculum

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    Course content

    • PowerPoint

    • Deaf Picture Books

    • Representation Matters: Picture Books for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

    • Quiz

    • Evaluation

    • Continuing Education Credits

Course information

Course description: This presentation discusses the importance of providing Deaf and Hard of Hearing children with literature in which they can see themselves represented. We explore the options currently available for DHH representational picture books and then discuss more in-depth 24 books or series in five categories based on topic. The categories are: Deaf Life, Hearing Tech, Educational, Inspirational, and Storybook. We will address techniques in how to read with your DHH child and end with a brief discussion of the gaps in existing literature and what families can do to help fill those gaps.


Agenda:

5 minutes: Why representation matters

30 minutes: Categories and selected literature

30 minutes: How to read with your child

30 minutes: Gaps and what to do about it


Learner outcomes: 

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of providing representational literature for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children

2. Identify the value in a resource of representational literature

3. Explain methods and techniques for reading with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and be able to apply what they learned to their own routines

Instructor(s)

Maddie Hinkle

Maddie Hinkle has been involved in the Deaf community for the past ten years and is fluent in American Sign Language. After receiving an undergraduate degree in English from Oberlin College, she went on to attend Gallaudet University to complete her MA in Deaf Studies: Early Language Advocacy. During her graduate degree, Maddie worked for the Northwestern Illinois Association in various deaf educator roles with a range of age groups, most recently with preschool students. Now, Maddie is the Youth and Family Connections Coordinator at CHS, working to provide access to support services and resources for families of children who are Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing. As a disabled person, she is especially passionate about accessibility and inclusivity. She specializes in the early development of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children.

Speaker disclosures

Financial disclosures: Maddie is receiving royalties for this course.

Nonfinancial disclosures: Maddie has no relevant nonfinancial disclosures.

Continuing Education

This course is offered for 0.15 ASHA CEUs.