Starting the Baby Signs® adventure is a very exciting experience for parents and caregivers. You may also feel like you have some questions.
Here are some of the most common questions addressed by Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn about the Baby Signs® Program.
Does Baby Signs® use American Sign Language (ASL)?
Will baby signing discourage my baby from learning to talk?
When should I start Baby Signs® communication by modeling signs?
When will my baby begin actually using signs?
My baby is 20 months old and has quite a few words. Is it too late to start the Baby Signs® Program?
We are already speaking two languages with our baby. Will teaching signs confuse him?
My child does not use the signs correctly. Is that ok?
My child can hear, why should she learn baby signing?
What research exists about the benefits of using sign language with hearing children?
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