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Baby Sign Language: Not recommended to buy for sign language development because they are not American Sign Language except for special needs child. |
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Baby Sign Language: Not recommended to buy for sign language development because they are not American Sign Language except for special needs child. |
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Since 1997 |
Sign Language for Your Baby and ToddlerNot Recommended for Your Baby's or Toddler's Sign Language.Mary Moore |
Sign Language: Not recommended except for some special needs children. La |
Both of the products below depart from American Sign Language (ASL). I bought them before realizing the lasting importance of ASL. I still can't see any reason to learn a "made-up" sign language. The "made-up" language is not used by the hearing impaired--and--exposing a child to ASL as well as other "made-up" signs will confuse many children. But if you are the type to explore all your options, I would buy Baby Signs rather than Talking Hands. Special Needs Children |
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Recommended for Teaching Your Baby Sign Language. Don't spend a fortune on books and videos for sign language products before you have experience. The truth is that sign language is not hard to learn for you or for your baby. I would only purchase two, possibly three, sign language items. My recommendations for teaching your baby sign language: 1. Dr Joseph Garcia authored the classic in the sign language field: Sign With Your Baby. Buy the video only or buy a kit which contains the video, a short and simple to understand book, plus a chart showing the signs. The sign language video is a must for the section on teaching sign language and the last section which demonstrates American Sign Language words. I would buy the kit to get the accompanying sign language book unless you buy the CD Pick Me Up at the same time. That CD includes a workbook. One sign language book is probably enough although both of these sign language books have their positive and different attributes.
2. At the same time I would add the music CD Pick Me Up for the signing and singing as well as the excellent sign language workbook for parents. This fun, interactive experience for you and your baby is all it normally takes to rapidly add words to your American Sign Language vocabulary.
3. If at any time you or your babies are having problems learning sign language, purchase Baby See N Sign, Volume I. It presents American Sign Language words three different times: as a still picture, in slow motion, and at normal video speed. Frankly, I believe the above three items are all the sign language products you need to own. If you have an expanded budget, here are some other sign language products I would consider buying. See sign language products I would not buy and the reasons I would not buy them here. Why purchase any sign language items? Why not use the library for your sign language needs? You probably need at least one sign language product on hand for reference. A CD of music to sign by teaches sign language daily. Plus your baby can watch a sign language video like Baby See N Sign to supplement your own signing. Parents: Have you had experience with baby sign language? Will you share that sign language experience with CyberParent readers? If so, please click here. We would love to publish your baby's or toddler's success or failure with sign language. We will not use full names, but would like to publish your general location. Thanks for your sign language assistance! |
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Special Needs Children
Children with special needs and those who are slow to develop verbal language
skills can benefit greatly from sign language. They may also benefit from the
easier to learn sign language from Baby Signs or Talking Hands.
However, American Sign Language is not hard to learn so be discerning in your
decision to depart from ASL. Certainly if your child has hearing problems, start
and stay with American Sign Language.
