Parenting resources

The NDCS Parenting a deaf child project has developed some useful resources to help you with your deaf child. 

  • Who am I? project resources

    Find our more about the Who am I? project and access resources.

  • Positive Parenting DVD

    This DVD is based on the NDCS Parenting a Deaf Child Curriculum and is aimed at families with a deaf child of primary school age or younger.

  • All Together DVD/CD ROM

    Written and presented by fathers, grandfathers and siblings, this DVD shares the stories and experiences of the wider family of a deaf child.

  • People you may meet

    This factsheet has information about the most common services and professionals that you might come across.

  • You and your family

    Parents and sibilings of deaf children share their experiences and tips.

  • Information for Families

    This publication tells you how the NDCS can support you and gives basic information useful to families of deaf children.

  • Playtime and Deaf Children

    Information on the principles of play which may be useful to parents of deaf children.

  • You and your grandchild

    Information and tips for grandparents of deaf children.

  • You and your deaf child- A guide for fathers

    Tips from fathers on being the dad of a deaf child.

  • Weekly planner

    A new weekly planning board for families to use together is now available from NDCS.

  • Parenting CD-Rom

    Our award winning CD-Rom contains a range of useful advice and tips from parents of deaf children.

  • Parenting A Deaf Child- Parenting Tips

    'Parenting' is raising a child, especially providing care, love and guidance. Parenting a deaf child is similar and different to parenting any other child. Where there are differences, there are usually challenges. So support and advice from other parents is often useful.