SIGN LANGUAGE RESOURCES

Updated May 2008

Ahlgren, Inger/Hyltenstam, Kenneth. Bilingualism in deaf education. -- Hamburg : Signum-Verl, 1994.

Bailey, Carole Sue; Dolby, Kathy; Campbell, Hilda. Canadian Dictionary of ASL. -- Edmonton : Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf ; University of Alberta Press, 2002

Bertling, Tom. An intellectual look at American sign language. -- Wilsonville, OR : Kodiak Media Group, 2001.

Briant, Monta Z. Sign, sing and play : fun signing activities for you and your baby. – Vancouver : Hay House, Inc., 2006.

Butterworth, Rod R./Flodin, Mickey. The Perigee Visual dictionary of signing : an A- to-Z guide to over 1,350 signs of American Sign Language. -- 3rd. ed. -- New York : Berkley, 1995.

Butterworth, Rod R./Flodin, Mickey. The Perigee Visual dictionary of signing : an A to Z guide to over 1,200 signs of American sign language. -- New York : Putman,  1983.

Cokely, Dennis/Baker, Charlotte. American sign language a student text. -- Silver Spring, MD :  T.J. Publishers, Inc., 1984.

DeCapite, Frances S. A basic course in American sign language : student study guide. -- Silver Spring, MD :  T.J. Publishers, Inc., 1986.

Hoemann, Harry W. I want to talk : a child model of American Sign Language. -- Silver Spring, MD :  National Association of the Deaf, 1980.

Hoemann, Harry W. Introduction to American Sign Language. -- Bowling Green, OH : Bowling Green Press, Inc., 1986.

Humphries, Tom/Padden, Carol/O'Rourke, Terrence J. A Basic course in American sign language. -- 2nd ed. --, 1994.

King, Jess Freeman; Kelley-King, Jan. American sign language basics for hearing parents of deaf children. 1995.

Madsen, Willard J./Leham, Lois A. Intermediate conversational sign language with English translations : American sign language with English translations. -- Washington, DC : Clerc Books ; Gallaudet University Press, 1982.

Perkin's sign language dictionary : a sign dictionary for use with multihandicapped deaf children in school. -- Watertown, Mass : Perkins School for the Blind, 1975.

Riekehof, Lottie L. The joy signing : the new illustrated guide for mastering sign language and the manual alphabet. -- Springfield, MO : Gospel Publishing House, 1978.

Schein, Jerome D./Stewart, David A. Language in motion : exploring the nature of sign. -- Washington, DC : Gallaudet University Press, 1995.

Schick, Brenda; Marschark, Marc; Spencer, Patricia Elizabeth. Advances in the sign language development of deaf children. -- New York :  Oxford University Press, 2006.

Sternberg, Martin. The American sign language dictionary. -- Seattle : Multimedia 2000, Inc., 1996.

Stokoe, William C. Sign language structure. -- Silver Spring, MD: Linstok Press, 1978.

Woodward, James. Signs of drug use : an introduction to drug and alcohol vocabulary in American Sign Language, 1980.

Woodward, James. Signs of sexual behavior : an introduction to some sex-related vocabulary in American Sign Language. -- Silver Spring, MD : T. J. Publishers, 1979.

 

DVD’s

Lentz, Ella Mae; Mikos, Ken; Smith, Cheri. Signing naturally : student videotext : level 2. [DVD] -- San Diego, CA : DawnSignPress, c1992.

Smith, Cheri; Lentz, Ella Mae; Mikos, Ken. Signing naturally : student videotext : level 1. [DVD] -- San Diego, CA : DawnSignPress, c1988.

VIDEOS

Christine Jenkins Productions. Signing made easy! : how to talk to a person who can't hear. [videorecording] -- Los Angeles, CA : Christine Jenkins Productions, 1996.

Costello, Elaine. Say it by signing : a video guide to the basics of American Sign Language. [videorecording] -- New York : Living Language, Random House, 1998.

Humphries, Tom; Padden, Carol; O'Rourke, Terrence J. A Basic course in American Sign Language : vocabulary. [videorecording] -- Silver Spring, MD : T.J. Publishers, 1994.

Humphries, Tom; Padden, Carol; O'Rourke, Terrence J. A Basic course in American Sign Language, Tape #1. [videorecording] -- Silver Spring, MD : T.J. Publishers, 1994.

Humphries, Tom; Padden, Carol; O'Rourke, Terrence J. A Basic course in American Sign Language, Tape #2. [videorecording] --  Silver Spring, MD : T.J. Publishers, 1994.

Humphries, Tom; Padden, Carol; O'Rourke, Terrence J. A Basic course in American Sign Language, Tape #3. [videorecording] -- Silver Spring, MD : T.J. Publishers, 1994.

Humphries, Tom; Padden, Carol; O'Rourke, Terrence J. A Basic course in American Sign Language, Tape #4. [videorecording] -- Silver Spring, MD : T.J. Publishers, 1994.

Mitchell, Christine S. Oh Canada in American Sign Language. [videorecording] -- Winnipeg : 2003.

Smith, Cheri; Lentz, Ella Mae; Mikos, Ken. Signing naturally : student videotext : level 1. [Videorecording] -- Berkeley, CA : DawnSignPress, c1988.

Smith, Cheri; Lentz, Ella Mae; Mikos, Ken. Signing naturally : student workbook : level 1. --  Berkeley, CA : DawnSignPress, c1988.

Smith, Cheri; Lentz, Ella Mae; Mikos, Ken. Signing naturally : teacher's cumulative review : level 1. [Videorecording] -- Berkeley, CA : DawnSignPress, c1988.

Smith, Cheri; Lentz, Ella Mae; Mikos, Ken. Signing naturally : teacher's curriculum guide : level 1. -- Berkeley, CA : DawnSignPress, c1988.

 

CHILDREN’S SIGN LANGUAGE

Bahan, Ben; Dannis, Joe. Signs for me : basic sign vocabulary for children, parents and teachers. -- San Diego : DawnSign Press, 1990.

Bove, Linda. Sign language ABC. -- Toronto : Random House ; Children's Television Workshop, 1985.

Collins, S. Harold. Mother goose in sign. -- Eugene, OR : Garlic Press, c1994.

Collins, S. Harold. Signing at school. -- Eugene, OR : Garlic Press, c1992.

Collins, S. Harold. An Alphabet of animal signs. -- Eugene, OR : Garlic Press, [1990].

Collins, S. Harold. Numbers & letter games. -- Eugene, OR: Garlic Press, c1995.

Collins, S. Harold. The Finger alphabet. -- Eugene, OR : Garlic Press, c1992.

Flodin, Mickey. Signing for kids : the fun way for anyone to learn American Sign Language. -- New York : Perigee, 1991.

Food signs. -- Eugene, OR : Garlic Press, 2002.

Hoemann, Harry W. I want to talk : a child model of American Sign Language. -- Silver Spring, MD : National Association of the Deaf, 1980.

Holub, Joan. My first book of sign language. -- WhistleStop, Troll Communications,  2002.

Kifer, Kathy. Fruits & vegetables. -- Eugene, OR : Stanley H. Collins; Garlic Press, c1997.

Kramer, Jackie; Ovadia, Tali. You can learn sign language! : more than 300 words in pictures. -- Toronto : Scholastic Inc., c1999.

My first animal signs. – Swindon : Child's Play (International) Ltd., c2005.

Perkin's sign language dictionary : a sign dictionary for use with multihandicapped deaf children in school. -- Watertown, Mass :  Perkins School for the Blind, 1975.

Sign about getting ready. – Swindon : Child's Play (International) Ltd., c2006.

Sign about going out. – Swindon : Child's Play (International) Ltd., c2006.

Sign about meal time. – Swindon : Child's Play (International) Ltd., c2006.

Sign about play time. – Swindon : Child's Play (International) Ltd., c2006.

Signs for pets and animals. -- Eugene, OR : Garlic Press, 2002.

Teddy bear, teddy bear! – Swindon : Child's Play (International) Ltd., c2004.

Wheeler, Cindy Simple signs. -- New York : Puffin Books, 1997.

 

VIDEOS

Talking hands. [videorecording] -- Atlanta, GA : Small Fry Productions, 

Sign me a story : sign language fun for everyone. [videorecording] -- New York, NY : Random House, 1987.

DVD’s

Baby signing time! : Vol 1. [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Production, c2005.

Baby signing time! : Vol 2. [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Production, c2005.

Bee smart baby vocabulary builder, Vol 1. [DVD] -- Tarpon Springs, FL : Educational Products for Infancy, Inc., c2003.

Bee smart baby vocabulary builder, Vol 2. [DVD] -- Tarpon Springs, FL : Educational Products for Infancy, Inc., c2003.

Bee smart baby vocabulary builder, Vol 3. [DVD] -- Tarpon Springs, FL : Educational Products for Infancy, Inc., c2003.

Lohan, Selena; Fomitchev, Max. Mimic me : babies and beginners : 50 ASL baby signs. [DVD] -- Mimic Baby Sign Language, 2005.

Lohan, Selena; Fomitchev, Max. Mimic me : kids : fun & interactive over 50 ASL toddler signs. [DVD] -- Mimic Baby Sign Language, 2005.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat; Dougherty, Franky Ramont. Read with me : Sharing the joy of storytelling with your deaf toddler. [DVD] -- Boys Town, NE :  Boys Town Press. 

Signing time! : ABC signs, Vol. 5 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : everyday signs, Vol. 3 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : family, feelings & fun, Vol. 4 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : Leah's farm, Vol. 7 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : my day, Vol. 10 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : my favorite things, Vol. 6 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : my first signs, Vol. 1 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : my neighborhood, Vol. 11 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : playtime signs, Vol. 2 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : the great outdoors, Vol. 8 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : the zoo train, Vol. 9 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : time to eat, Vol. 12 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Signing time! : welcome to school, Vol. 13 [DVD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

We sign : ABC. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : animals. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : classroom favorites. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : colors. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : fun time. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : more animals. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : numbers. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

We sign : rhymes : Mother Goose and more. [DVD] -- Orange, CA : Production Associates, Inc., c2005.

 

KITS

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat; Dougherty, Franky Ramont. Read with me : Sharing the joy of storytelling with your deaf toddler. [DVD] -- Boys Town, NE :  Boys Town Press. In this DVD fluent signers tell stories that demonstrate how to make a story lively and interesting in sign language, how you can sign so that it is just right for young children who are starting to learn sign language, and how you can hold a book and sign at the same time.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat. Read with me : C is for curious. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : Elizabeth and Larry. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : If I Ran the Zoo. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : If you give a mouse a cookie. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : More bunny trouble (with) Where the wild things are. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : Owl babies with Monster can't sleep and The Very busy spider. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : Small Green Snake with The Rainbow Fish.[KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : The Mitten with King Bidgood's in the Bathtub. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with me : The Mixed-Up Chameleon. [KIT] -- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

Schick, Brenda; Moeller, Mary Pat Read with-- Boys Town, NE:  Boys Town Press.

CD’S

ASL tales and games for kids : CD-1 :

Woof Woof Way
. -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., c2001.  Meet a delightful group of children who are deaf, hard of hearing, multiply disabled and hearing. Woof
Woof Way
contains tales about a toy store, library, and pet store. The stories are told in American Sign Language (ASL) by Paws the dog. Accompanying each story are 3 games that promote skills developmentally appropriate for children ages 3 to 8.

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ASL tales and games for kids : CD-2 :

Biscuit Blvd.
 -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., c2001. Meet a delightful group of children who are deaf, hard of hearing, multiply disabled, and hearing - along with Paws the signing dog. This CD includes 3 stories about a theater, a restaurant, and a department store. Paws tells the stories in American Sign Language (ASL). Accompanying each story are 3 games that promote skills developmentally appropriate for children ages 3 to 8.

Baby's first book of signs : volume I : an ASL work book with video and audio clips. -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., c2004. Categories: alphabet, numbers, home, outside, people. 123 signs.

Baby's first book of signs : volume II. -- Wheaton, MD: Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., c2004. Categories: actions, descriptions, feelings, when, where. 143 signs.

Baby's first book of signs : volume III. -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., c2004. Categories: animals, clothes, colours, food, toys. 124 signs.

Clouds : a Paws science adventure (American Sign Language - Accessible) [CD] -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, 2003.

Coleman, Rachel de Azevedo. Signing time! songs, Vol. 1-3 [CD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002

Coleman, Rachel de Azevedo; Azevedo, Lex de. Signing time! songs, Vol. 10-12 [CD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Coleman, Rachel de Azevedo; Azevedo, Lex de. Signing time! songs, Vol. 4-6 [CD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Coleman, Rachel de Azevedo; Azevedo, Lex de. Signing time! songs, Vol. 7-9 [CD] -- Salt Lake City, UT : Two Little Hands Productions, c2002.

Con - sign - tration 2. [CD] -- Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., 2001.

Con - sign - tration 3. [CD] -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., 2003.

Con - sign - tration 4. [CD] -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., 2003.

Con - sign - tration. [CD] -- Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., 1999.

Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc. ASL American sign language for kids. [CD] -- Seattle, Washington : Multimedia ; Institute for Disabilities Research and Training Inc., 2000.

Paws sign stories. [CD] -- Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, Inc., 1998.

Spell well : an American Sign Language game. [CD] -- Wheaton, MD : Institute for Disabilities Research and Training, 2003.

Tuck, Natasha; Zimmer, Bob. Basic ASL vocabulary. [CD] -- Winnipeg : Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, 2005.

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