Category Archives: Baby Sign Language Techniques

When Is It Too Late To Introduce Signs – Signs And Toddlers ~ Chris

I’m biased, so naturally I’m going to say that it’s never too late!  However, I will be fair to say that the 10 month mark is the best time to introduce signs and at around 14-18 months you’ll receive the … Continue reading

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Involving The Entire Family In Signing ~ Chris

To be truly successful at signing, you should involve as many people in the process as possible.  Any willing grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends and caregivers should be armed with any signs your baby is working on and especially ones … Continue reading

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Why Do You Use ASL? ~ Chris

Because it’s a living language and still in use today.  If I’m teaching something that requires an investment, I might as well be teaching something that has wider applications than just the first few months of life! You could teach … Continue reading

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The Two Types Of Baby Signs – Routine Signs And Motivating Signs ~ Chris

Signs fall into two basic categories, they are routine signs, or signs that represent things you do throughout the day-every day and motivating signs, which are for things your particular baby finds interesting. Routine signs include SLEEP, EAT, DIAPER, BATH, … Continue reading

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Baby Signing – Starting With Basic Needs ~ Chris

When you start your baby signing program you’ll wonder which signs are best to start with.  Without over thinking, stay basic and think like a baby.  In the early part of life a baby isn’t concerned with colours and shapes, … Continue reading

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