REAL South is committed to empowering professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to support families with deaf and hard-of-hearing infants and toddlers. We offer training opportunities on a variety of topics essential to fostering language development, family engagement, and inclusive practices. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your understanding or address specific challenges, our team can provide direct training or connect you with experts to meet your needs.

Training topics include:

• Understanding and Preventing Language Deprivation
• Language Development and Acquisition in Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Children
• Language Access vs. Language Exposure: Key Differences and Implications
• The Importance of Including Deaf Adults in Early Intervention Teams
• Family Engagement and Empowerment Strategies
• Incorporating Sign Language into Early Intervention Practices
• Cultural Competency and Deaf Culture Awareness
• Using Assistive Technologies for Language and Communication
• Best Practices for Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Let us help you enhance your expertise and make a meaningful impact on the families you serve. Submit a training request by completing the Referral form, and we’ll work with you to tailor a session that meets your goals.