American+Sign+Language

> It has been shown that young children who are non-verbal due to Apraxia, Autism or Down Syndrome may benefit from learning sign language. Many people today are teaching their babies to sign well before they can speak, just check out a "mommy and me" class and you will often find Baby Sign Language classes offered. > > > Introducing sign language as early as possible will provide an outlet for children with disabilities to communicate. One myth that may keep some parents from having their child learn sign language is that if the child signs they will never speak. But most parents find that once their child is able to communicate their wants and needs __and__ the signing is paired with it's verbal counterpart, children begin to speak quicker than if no signing was introduced and just the words were said out loud. > > > One of my favorite signing sites is Signing Time. They have a series of videos that incorportate music, stories and a cartoon frog named Hopkins to help children learn ASL. It is very engaging to children and parents alike. > > [|Link to Signing Time Website] > [|Signing Time Video]
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