Kayla signing CHEESE, SCARED, LOVE and THANK YOU
Have you ever looked down at your little one at play and wondered what was going on inside her mind? Have you had the experience of trying to figure out why your baby is fussing, trying to figure out the things that might be causing her anxiety, hoping you figure out what she is trying to convey before she becomes even more distraught? During mealtime, do you wish your baby could tell you if she wants more to eat or drink or that she is finished when full? Did you know that your baby is capable of giving you the answers to questions such as these and much more? It is true and it is remarkable!
There are many benefits to signing with children of all abilities, and scientific studies suggest that "typical" children who learn to sign:
that pre-verbal children, when introduced to American
Sign Language signs, may potentially see an increase in
the I.Q. scores when tested
time they are 8-12months of age.
This is my daughter Kayla at 13 months old. Her ASL vocabulary extended way beyond this video and I have Signing Time to thank for that!! She was chosen for "Signing time star"!
Many parents observe that by learning to communicate earlier, the "terrible twos" are not so terrible—children can use a sign instead of throwing a tantrum to express their needs Babies can understand language before they are able to speak. Unfortunately, the muscles in their little mouths do not evolve as quickly as their brain’s capacity for comprehending language. Studies show, however, that babies are capable of expressive communication. The fine muscles in the hand develop earlier than the ones required for speech, enabling babies to “talk” with their hands much sooner than they can with their mouths. By using a visual language such as American Sign Language (ASL), you can help your baby communicate long before she is able to verbalize. Communicating in this way does not require you to learn an entirely new language. Simply using a few of the most common signs with your child can make an enormous difference in her ability to convey her wants and needs.
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Michele Erickson
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Oakland, NJ
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