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Now with 100 additional symbols plus more case studies. The interest surrounding baby signing continues to increase as more and more parents embrace this special world of communication, which allows babies to communicate before they can talk. Sign language gives them a way to express their wants and needs, easing frustration for both baby and parent. Being able to communicate with a very young child is positively thrilling. Part 1 of the book is an introduction to signing with babies and young children, providing the basic knowledge, skills and strategies to get started. Age-specific guidelines offer advice on signing with children from birth to age 3 and up. Part 2 is a handy dictionary of 450 ASL signs, each clearly illustrated with tips on how to form and remember the signs. Part 3 provides favourite songs and rhymes to sign with your child. Special features include: The top 5 signing tips; A programme that parents can customize according to their family's needs; Answers to frequently asked questions; Instructions on the 5 distinct components of ASL signs - body space, hand shape, movement, palm orientation, and facial expression; Age-specific advice on how to teach sign language as your child develops. By simply following this book, a special world of communication awaits.

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Your baby is ready to sign when they can wave bye-bye. What are the benefits of teaching your baby basic sign language? Beginner’s Baby Sign Language: Sign & Sing at Home includes 100+ ASL signs to introduce to your baby. This book is designed to show you what and when to sign to your child. Not only is it surprisingly easy, signing with your baby can increase connection and bonding as you better understand baby’s behaviour and can relieve frustration by helping them to communicate their wants. You’ll find easy-to-follow illustrations and instructions for signs like milk and nappy. You’ll also learn familiar and practical songs to sign and sing with your child. Also included are the alphabet and numbers (1-10) in ASL conveniently located at the front and back of the book for quick reference. Unlike other books in the genre, this beautifully designed educational book stands out with loads of full-colour photographs to make it easy to look up the signs you want to share. ASL is a widelyused sign language worldwide and the vocabulary here has been chosen especially for new parents, expecting parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, therapists and child-care workers to use. With this book you and your baby will be communicating clearly and confidently! FUN FACTS: Signing allows your child to clearly communicate their thoughts; Signing will not delay verbal language development; in fact, it will most likely increase it; Signing reduces frustrations for your child, significantly lessening the terrible twos!

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