Can my deaf child become equally fluent in American Sign Language and English?
Yes, your deaf child can become equally fluent in both American Sign Language and English. There are several factors that contribute to language development and fluency. First, it depends on how many opportunities your child has to interact with adults and peers who are fluent in ASL. As for English, it depends on how much quality time your child spends reading and writing. At the California School for the Deaf, teachers provide quality teaching time in both ASL and English so that your child can become functional in both languages.
