The Role of Children in Language Growth

The Role of Children in Language Growth examines the dynamic and often overlooked contributions of DeafBlind children to the development and evolution of language using the protractile language, which is an touch-based communication system designed for the DeafBlind community. As DeafBlind children age, they develop the ability to understand objects with textures to develop vocabulary.

As DeafBlind children learn and experiment with protactile language, they introduce novel linguistic patterns and expressions, enriching the language and making it more versatile.

Our research seeks to understand and document these contributions and the importance of protective language development of DeafBlind children. By recognizing the role of DeafBlind children in language growth, we can better support the continued development of protective language as an accessible means of communication for the DeafBlind children