Just Deaf

"Some deaf children think it's something to grow out of."

Schuurman family

"The best response is when people ask: could we join you for one of those sign language classes?"

"It was a blessing in disguise, since we wanted to learn a new language anyway, and we enjoy it."

"Some deaf children think it's something to grow out of."

"I'd definitely recommend other parents to get their own networks involved in the process."

"Five days after his birth he was already getting hearing tests done."

"I do think signing at home is going to be important to Fabian."

"Will he be able to enjoy music?"

"I sing Fabian a lullaby using signs, and I noticed that helped me learn signs as well."

"His hearing loss quickly became less important."

"What can I do now?"

"The realization really hit us: we're responsible for this now."

"With all of that counseling we did miss insights into the whole world behind deafness and sign language."

"We're religious, and I immediately noticed this having an effect on my faith."

"When you run into a deaf person you're kind of scared of showing off what you can do."

"We can tell friends and family something about his development, but his ears won't change."

"I really wonder how he's going to experience it later on."

"At first, very small things could make me incredibly sad."

"Music with signs is very poetic."

"You can babble with your hands as well"