Language Deprivation is not OK

Our National Deaf Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) have shared that many of their assessments show that emotional and behavioural problems in young people are a direct result of being deprived of an accessible language such as British Sign Language.

This is called language deprivation. It is preventable and it is not ok.

Please join us by sharing this animation and help to raise awareness of this preventable problem.

This fantastic film is a reminder to other professionals, the public and anyone who works with young people to be aware of the very real barriers that exist in our communities and to give deaf children access to British Sign Language and any other support that meets their needs.

Find out more about Deaf CAMHS and how they help young people https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ou...