Resource hub
This new Resource hub provides a comprehensive range of information resources for parents and professionals who want to help young deaf children become confident communicators with good listening and speaking skills.
In developing these resources, we draw upon the latest research evidence alongside over four decades of experience delivering hands-on services.
Practical information resources for
parents and professionals
Resources for parents
Videos and information resources for parents caring for young deaf children
Resources for professionals
Resources for professionals supporting preschool deaf children
Resources for schools
Resources for schools about hearing, deafness and Deaf awareness, including lesson plans
Featured resources
Early communication … it’s never too early to start
As soon as they are born, babies start communicating. Even children with profound deafness are keen to communicate with you right from infancy.
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The 3 stages of language and speech development
This guidance paper takes a more look at the stages children go through as they learn to understand what others are saying, and to talk for themselves.
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Why music is important
Music and songs can have a positive impact on children’s development – particularly on their listening, language and social skills. For deaf children, the rhythm, repetitions and pitch of music and songs can also help them develop more natural-sounding language.
Read moreFoundations for communication
‘Foundations for communication’ is a new series of in-depth resources from The Elizabeth Foundation providing tips, advice and guidance.
Each of our ‘Foundations for communication’ articles looks in detail at specific topics and will enable parents and professionals to support deaf children in developing their listening, speech and language skills.
These resources are under a process of continuous development, and we will publish new resources on our website as they become available.
Nurturing reading
Reading plays a vital role in the development of language
Inspiring imagination
Imaginative or pretend play is a vital tool in the “creative tool box”
Launchpad for language
All children are keen to communicate from birth
Music matters
Music is an effective way to help children develop listening and talking skills.
Starting school
Help your preschool deaf child make a smooth transition into school
British Sign Language video library
Our British Sign Language video library provides a range of British Sign Language (BSL) signs for key words we use for topics in the preschool classrooms at The Elizabeth Foundation.
You can search the BSL videos, view by topic or browse through the handy A to Z listing of all of the BSL signs.
Glossary
Our glossary provides explanations for many of the technical terms and bits of jargon relating to deafness you might encounter.
It aims to help you to understand unfamiliar jargon and technical terms.