This webinar will be hosted via Zoom for national and international attendees on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm ET.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial disclosures: Dr. Ofori-Sanzo is the founder of Language First.
Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Ofori-Sanzo is a member of ASHA, ABCLLD, and serves on the American Board of DHH Specialists.
Course Description:
This workshop equips interpreters with the knowledge and tools to effectively work with Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children who present with language dysfluency due to limited early language access. Participants will explore common patterns of dysfluency in American Sign Language (ASL), understand how language deprivation impacts cognitive-linguistic development, and discuss the unique challenges this creates for interpretation. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we will examine how to maintain accurate and ethical interpretations while supporting comprehension for this population, with special attention to the role of educational interpreters.
Agenda
4:00-4:20: Understanding Language Dysfluency
4:20-4:50: Linguistic Presentation of Language Deprivation
4:50-5:10: Challenges for Interpreters
5:10-5:40: Strategies for Effective Interpreting
5:40-5:50: Interactive Practice
5:50-6:00: Q&A and Discussion
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Explain why interpreting for a child with language deprivation is different than traditional interpreting
Provide 3 examples of errors a child with language deprivation may make in ASL
State 3 considerations for educational interpreters when working with DHH children with dysfluent language
Registration information:
This is a digital purchase only; no physical ticket is provided. A form will populate for you to complete your registration and then your purchase will be added to your cart in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. You will receive an email with instructions on how to participate as well as a Google Calendar invite with the Zoom link one week prior to the event. Registration ends one day prior to the webinar. All registrants will receive a copy of the presenter’s PowerPoint and the presentation recording. Please email info@language1st.org with any questions.
This webinar will be hosted via Zoom for national and international attendees on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm ET.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial disclosures: Dr. Ofori-Sanzo is the founder of Language First.
Nonfinancial disclosures: Dr. Ofori-Sanzo is a member of ASHA, ABCLLD, and serves on the American Board of DHH Specialists.
Course Description:
This workshop equips interpreters with the knowledge and tools to effectively work with Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children who present with language dysfluency due to limited early language access. Participants will explore common patterns of dysfluency in American Sign Language (ASL), understand how language deprivation impacts cognitive-linguistic development, and discuss the unique challenges this creates for interpretation. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, we will examine how to maintain accurate and ethical interpretations while supporting comprehension for this population, with special attention to the role of educational interpreters.
Agenda
4:00-4:20: Understanding Language Dysfluency
4:20-4:50: Linguistic Presentation of Language Deprivation
4:50-5:10: Challenges for Interpreters
5:10-5:40: Strategies for Effective Interpreting
5:40-5:50: Interactive Practice
5:50-6:00: Q&A and Discussion
Learner Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
Explain why interpreting for a child with language deprivation is different than traditional interpreting
Provide 3 examples of errors a child with language deprivation may make in ASL
State 3 considerations for educational interpreters when working with DHH children with dysfluent language
Registration information:
This is a digital purchase only; no physical ticket is provided. A form will populate for you to complete your registration and then your purchase will be added to your cart in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. You will receive an email with instructions on how to participate as well as a Google Calendar invite with the Zoom link one week prior to the event. Registration ends one day prior to the webinar. All registrants will receive a copy of the presenter’s PowerPoint and the presentation recording. Please email info@language1st.org with any questions.