Deaf Education Education is important for every child with or without a disability. We must ensure that children are taught in a way that encourages growth. There are conflicting arguments about how and where a child should learn. As well as who dictates if children should receive cochlear implants. Some say children should not be taught to use sign language and others say sign language should be the first language that is taught to deaf children. The environment in which a child learns is important. “An early intervention framework in which speech and hearing professionals work co-operatively with Deaf adult providers of ASL services will better ensure that the needs of Deaf children and their families are