2027 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 22-24, 2027 • Bellevue, WA
3/17/2026 | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | “ASL Rhymes Was A Bridge We Didn’t Know Our HOH Child Needed” Maximize Language Acquisition with ASL Rhymes 2:0 | City Terrace 6
“ASL Rhymes Was A Bridge We Didn’t Know Our HOH Child Needed” Maximize Language Acquisition with ASL Rhymes 2:0
This presentation builds off of last year's Maximizing Language Acquisitions with ASL Rhymes, Rhythm and Repetition Presentation. This updated presentation introduces new research and new techniques to help level the playing field of education for Deaf and visual learners. Learn practical tips and hands on strategies for incorporating more ASL rhymes into home and school settings.
The human brain is captivated by repetitive patterns. Hearing children are immersed daily with nursery rhymes, children's songs, video programs and books, yet Deaf children cannot fully access or benefit from spoken rhymes. Rhymes are language specific and are often lost when translated in American Sign Language. Tabitha H. shares, “My daughter is HOH. Introducing ASL rhymes was a bridge we didn’t know she needed until it was presented to her. The ability to connect handshapes with words has opened her access to language and truly aided her in her bilingual journey.”
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn how to create ASL rhymes and incorporate more ASL rhymes in home and school settings- with emerging ASL skills! (At the end we will test these ASL techniques to popular Dr. Seuss rhymes!)
- Participants will be able to identify at least two benefits of rhymes.
- Participants will be able to identify an ASL rhyme in American Sign Language
- Participants will be able to apply 3 ASL Rhyme features to modify Dr. Seuss Rhymes.
Presentation:
View Presentation File
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Laura Blum
(Primary Presenter), About Love and Language, laurabblum@gmail.com;
Blum is a nationally certified ASL interpreter with a Family Science degree, emphasizing Early Childhood Education from Brigham Young University. Blum champions bedtime stories for all children and is the award-winning author of Simple to Sign books.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
• Receives Intellectual property rights,Royalty options or other ownership interest for Other activities from About Love and Language.
Nonfinancial -
• Has a Personal
(Founder of A.L.L)
relationship for Volunteer employment,Board membership.
AAA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Financial relationship with About Love and Language 501c3.
Nature: Founder of About Love and Language.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.