Recommended Family Resources

 Caitlin Giammona is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She started my private practice to fill the need for SLPs proficient in ASL in the area. With over seven years experience working with signing Deaf and hard of hearing children, she supports a Deaf child's right to accessible services and a strong language foundation.  https://www.thesigningslp.com 

 California School for the Deaf 

► FREE public school supporting all families with Deaf children of any hearing level, using Bilingual ASL and English curriculum

► Early childhood education programs and support for families with children 0-6

 ► International leader of bilingual and multicultural education while meeting State standards for curriculum and assessments through 12th grade

► Full and active citizenship that contributes to society.

► Direct instruction in ASL and English allows for multiple language opportunities and peer interactions https://www.csdeagles.com/

 Our vision is to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities by bringing Black ASL to the world through music enjoyment. We provide education (Deaf Education consultation) to all. Our focus areas are: layers of being marginalized, navigating microaggressions, miscommunication and stereotypes, and BlackDeaf education. We aspire to break barriers by learning, encouraging, rebuilding confidence, and celebrating each other’s languages. 

 https://stepsbykeiche.com/

 Ear Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers a warm and supportive community for individuals who were born with Microtia (missing or underdeveloped ears) and Aural Atresia (absent or underdeveloped ear canals resulting in hearing loss). Our organization also helps individuals who have Craniofacial Microsomia and Goldenhar Syndrome. Learn more about Ear Community.  

https://earcommunity.org/

ASLdeafined offers 3 areas, or groups, of lessons, depending on your specific interest: (1) For those who wish to learn sign language because of a personal interest, (2) for parents of Deaf children, and (3) for Deaf individuals, desiring to strengthen both their ASL and English skills, collectively.

ASLdeafined contains over 300 themed lessons, regardless of what group you select. You can choose your group preference from the 3 listed above, that best fits your need. The yearly fee is $12 for educational users, and for personal users, $36.00 a year. The APP is included in both subscription prices.

https://www.asldeafined.com/

 ​ASL at Home is an innovative, family-centered curriculum designed to support families with young deaf children and the professionals who assist them. The second edition comprises 12 chapters, each focusing on common daily routines such as mealtime, bath time, and book sharing, facilitating practical language learning. The curriculum includes custom illustrations, videos featuring deaf language models, and direct links to a wealth of resources, enhancing both expressive and receptive language skills. Available in both English and Spanish, ASL at Home aims to create a language-rich environment that fosters communication and socioemotional development in deaf and hard-of-hearing children.  https://www.aslathome.org/

 Providing play-based Occupational Therapy services to support motor, sensory, play, self-care, and feeding development. Sessions take place in the home and community to support growth and development in your child's everyday life.  

http://christinehomanot.com/

 "Children's Comprehensive Health Guide for parents by Drugwatch - promote your child's health and well-being by learning how they're bodies grow as they reach different stages of their growth and development"  

 drugwatch.com/health/children/ 

Enrollment For infants and toddlers birth to age 36 months

Enrollment - RCEB  https://www.rceb.org/enrollment-under-3/

Over 3 years old Line: 510-618-6122

intakeoverthree@rceb.org

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Alameda Kids

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 Mr. Elephant sings original family-friendly songs, with styles ranging from rock to reggae, from beats to bossa nova. They're educational, diverse and―most of all―FUN! 

Website: https://mrelephant.fun/

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmcXPbVMQ0KN-PgeSqh2cA

 Since 1980, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior therapists from the Center for Speech, Language, Occupational Therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis (CSLOT) have been serving the communication, movement, and behavior needs of children and adults in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide all services via tele-practice, in-clinic, and/or hybrid models.

 www.cslot.com  

 Hively is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting children and families in Alameda County. They assist families in finding and paying for quality child care through various programs, including child care alternative payment programs like CAPP and CalWORKs Stages 1, 2, and 3. Hively also offers parent education classes, mental health services, and essential daily resources such as food, clothing, and diapers through their Family Resource Centers. Their mission is to ensure that everyone in the community has access to the support and resources they need to thrive. https://behively.org/child-care/