Resources

Here you’ll find information about using sign language with children under five. There’s also tips and tricks to harness your visual communication skills

Visual Communication

Ways to get your little one’s attention and helpful tips to communicate visually.

Developing Literacy Skills

Find out how to share stories and start developing your child’s literacy skills.

Further Information

More reading on sign language and deaf children.

First Signs Vocabulary booklet

A book of useful vocabulary for young ones and their families

NZSL and Us

A short series of videos about NZSL and families produced by Deaf Children NZ

What is NZSL?

New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) is the natural language of the Deaf community in New Zealand, learn…

Communication Tips

Some tips to ease communication with Deaf people

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