Although a baby is unable to speak until he or she has reached an average age of a year and a half, they are ready to communicate a lot earlier. Between 6 months to 9 months old, a baby's brain has developed enough memory and cognitive ability and is therefore capable of conveying and communicating thoughts and emotions. Think of an airplane in the sky or a few ducks swimming in a pond, a child ma
y see them and want to let you know they are thinking about them. By using Baby Signs you can discover what your baby is thinking about!*
Baby Signs are also beneficial for children (and adults) who have special needs like apraxia, autism, Down syndrome, mental impairment or speech impairment. Children with special needs who have difficulties communicating effectively experience feelings of frustration which can result in tantrums, depression or aggression. Using Baby Signs can help these children overcome communication barriers which increases their self esteem and independence. Senior citizens who are experiencing hearing loss or the beginning stages of dementia can benefit from using Sign Language as well. Seniors with hearing loss or dementia often feel embarrassed and/or frustrated when they cannot understand what is being said to them or when they are unable to express their needs to their family or caregivers. Baby Signs are easy signs which can aid seniors to communicate clearly with the people in their surroundings, enabling them to feel more at ease and lessening their feelings of stress, helplessness and embarrassment.
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