Discuss Language Deprivation

1. Language Deprivation (What is the language deprivation? Why does language deprivation happens? How can parents and professionals support American Sign Language (ASL)?) – (2 paragraphs – 650+ words)

2. Deaf Children and Language Deprivation (Who are Deaf children? What are the long-term effects of language deprivation for Deaf children? Impacts of Language Deprivation in Deaf children.) – (2 paragraphs – 350+ words)

3. L2 (Second Language) ASL Instruction (How can L2 students learn ASL? Who is teaching ASL? The role of signed language in helping reduce language deprivation in Deaf children.) – (2 paragraphs – 350+ words)

4. The Roles of Parents and Professionals (Language Acquisition vs. Language Deprivation. How can professionals reduce language deprivation in Deaf children? The presence of ASL and/or Deaf culture courses in parents and professionals.)