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Signing Colours ~ Chris

Turns out that signing colours is a difficult thing to do.  While my son understood readily the labels and could do the signs, he seemed to guess randomly when quizzed on objects that were unfamiliar to him.  With time, he … Continue reading

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Teaching Egg ~ Chris

Eggs were a staple of our household for breakfast – for a time.  So it was fitting that we did a demonstration of what eggs where to teach him the sign with more than just a few strewn sentences and … Continue reading

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Fostering Communication ~ Chris

There are times when you are sure your baby is making a sign.  It’s usually when your baby becomes focused on something, pointing and repeating a gesture.  Usually my wife and I are on the same page as for as … Continue reading

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Being Patient For Your Baby To Sign Back ~ Chris

Most babies will sign back after about 2-4 weeks after being introduced signs at about 10-11 months of age.  However, the exception remains where a baby will take up to 6 months or even longer before making their first sign.  … Continue reading

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Signing Things That Are Out Of Sight

When baby can finally sign things that are out of sign, he has graduated a level.  This is a special moment in your baby’s signing career.  It’s also very amusing for parents as they shift from the tangible world – … Continue reading

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