A psychologist explains the evolutionary and psychological roots of laughter, and what an infant’s giggles teach us about how adults bond.

The medieval church’s acknowledgement that signs were equivalent to a spoken language was transformative for deaf people.

Despite the proven benefits of newborn hearing screening and early intervention, universal screening is not yet mandated in South Africa and is only available at a few public hospitals.

Golden View has earned the prestigious Golden Bell Award for innovative environmental stewardship. The school partners with ...

• Evening Book Discussion Group at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church, 21201 East 13 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores. Selection is ‘The Frozen River’ by Ariel Lawhon.

For many boomers, going back to school is a proactive way to support long-term cognitive health. Whether it is learning a new ...

Mom teaches family and friends to use ASL to sign and sing "Happy Birthday" to her son for his first birthday.

Baby of the Year brings together proud parents nationwide to share their little miracles and raise awareness for a worthy cause. This year, Colossal’s online fundraising campaign raised $17.7 million ...

Enjoy books, rhymes, music and play that build early literacy skills for babies 0–15 months. Children of all ages are welcome. Accessibility is available.

Rochelle Sanchez said she was just 13 when she became fascinated by sign language after seeing it portrayed in the TV series “Little House on the Prairie.” “They had an episode with a deaf child, and ...

Learn about the life and career of 4-time Emmy nominee Marlee Matlin as she shares her story in her native American Sign Language. Known for roles in The West Wing and CODA, at 21 years old, Matlin ...