Mel - posted on 12/27/2011 ( 206 moms have responded )
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So, I have been asked if I would like to teach my son sign language for a developmental exercise. And i am having the hardest time making a decision, has anyone else on circle of moms taught there child sign language?
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Johanna - posted on 12/27/2011
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From what I understand, the research has shown that teaching sign language early on actually promotes language development, not delays it, because it shows them the value of communication. It also really helps to reduce frustration while they are struggling to learn the words. We used it with my daughter and she picked it up really quickly. She used primarily signs from about 9m-18m (w some words too). She just turned two and is now talking in full sentences and almost never signs anymore. She just dropped them once the words replaced them. I work as a developmental therapist for Early Intervention and while I have seen a few kids who became pretty dependent on the sings; the vast majority only use them to bridge the gap until they are able to use words. I think the key is to make sure you always model both the word and the sign so your son is exposed to both. Then he will use whichever he is ready for. Good luck!!
Mel - posted on 12/27/2011
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Does it stunt there ability to speak though? My son is 8 months, and im afraid if i start signing, then he wont have the need to talk at all.
Medic - posted on 12/27/2011
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We did it with both kids and it made life a ton easier.
Lise - posted on 12/27/2011
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We did and LOVED it! DD was able to communicate her needs and emotions before she was 1. It was AWESOME.
Amy - posted on 12/27/2011
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My daughter is 21 months old and she signs. We have begun expanding the words that she signs because she is not speaking at all. It helps keep her frustration level down because she is still able to communicate all her needs to us using the signs she knows.
â™*PHOENIX*â™ - posted on 12/27/2011
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I have, it helps. Give it a try. It can't hurt anything :-)
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