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"Children learn to switch between sign language and spoken language early on."
Julie Hochgesang (Gallaudet University): sign language as a first language
Multilingualism
Is it difficult for children to learn two languages at the same time?
Should you be worried if children are mixing up the two languages they're learning?
"Once you've got a good grasp of sign language, Dutch will follow naturally."
Do bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary than monolingual children?
Can children learn both a spoken language and sign language at the same time?
How can parents create a bilingual environment at school?
What are good sources to learn more about bilingualism?
What are the advantages of bilingualism?
"You have to sign, or you'll make your child unhappy."
What can you do to offer your child a richer language environment?
How does a language's status influence bilingual upbringing?
"I think bilingualism is very important for your self-confidence."
Is it hard to grow up bilingually?
To what extent does bilingualism positively affect other cognitive skills?
Should parents make a choice for their child between spoken language or sign language?
"Children will go their own way with their language preferences, anyway."
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