Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Learn Baby's Language Skills

By Darryl Denwood


Not too long ago, making use of sign language was used only for the hearing-impaired and the deaf and especially to the people who requires to communicate with them.

Sign language also decreases the number of tantrums of a toddler since they are now able to talk to others what they particularly need or want. Prior to this, a toddler still have problems telling parents what they specifically need and want through speech which makes them a little bit harder to understand. If they learn sign language, this ability gives children strong educational foundation of earlier communication. Tantrums are lessen since they have the capacity to communicate their needs or wants until they can learn how to talk.

Other efficient way of using sign language that is becoming more popular is the practice of educating signs to babies, starting when they are still months old, prior to starting to converse using spoken language. And what will be the reasons parents would want to do this to their children?Listed below are the particular reasons:

1. Easy signs are uncomplicated to make than spoken words.

2. As kids and children can converse to others what they need or want, their frustrations or tantrums are reduced.

3. Knowing sign language while communicating to your toddler does not impede the development of spoken language. In fact, it will definitely hasten language advancement.

Educating sign language to kids is turning into a thriving business.

Many companies manufacture DVD's and books that coach Baby signs, which is an effortless version of the ASL ( American Sign Language) signs. I experienced teaching my toddlers the signs when they were babies. We practiced easy words like eat, milk, thank-you, please, etc. They were able to learn quickly and was able to use them correctly before they were a year old. However, I didn't finish it. They were all early communicators who talked in complete sentences between 18 and 24 months, so they didn't require the additional sign devices. I did want to follow up with it more, so that they would have had the edge when it comes to sign language as they grow older. They learn more quickly when they are young!

Signing is a very efficient method for children who are delayed in language or who have physical disabilities that affect their talking. Giving a kid other means to communicate their needs or wants will minimize or eliminate the frustration and tantrums that comes from the inability to talk. Simultaneously practicing sign and stimulating speech may naturally provide positive results on the speech of spoken language as well.




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