Sign Language Speaks through Babies

Sign Language Speaks through Babies Communication between babies and parents has been a problem since the beginning of time. The subtle hints into what a child is thinking, feeling and experiencing every day has become a topic of many discussions and books. In the last few years parents and scientist have reviewed many alternative ways to communicate with babies and toddlers, one of which is sign language. The idea of teaching signs to babies has …

…what is going on in there. There are many theories about the long-term value of teaching signs to babies, but one thing is for sure it is ultimately beneficial to open the communication floodgates sooner. Works Cited Brady, Diane (2000). Look Who's Talking - With Their Hands. Business Week Daniels, Marilyn (1996). Seeing language: The effect over time of sign language on vocabulary development in early childhood education. Child Study Journal Leardi, Jackie (2003). Reasons to Celebrate Signs. 10/21/03.