Category Archives: Troubleshooting Baby Sign

What Happens If Baby Won’t Sign Back? ~ Chris

Posted on May 10, 2017 by chris

Occasionally some parents run into issues with regards to having baby pick up signing.  On very rare occasion, this is due to an actual physical problem with the child.  This is, however, only the case in a small fraction of … Continue reading →

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Signs Looking The Same ~ Chris

Posted on November 23, 2016 by chris

It’s not a big deal if your baby’s signs start to look the same.  It happened to us too!  That’s really the problem with baby’s doing ASL.  The fact is that ASL is not designed specifically for babies so the … Continue reading →

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Signing Clarity ~ Chris

Posted on November 16, 2016 by chris

It’s often the case that a signing baby uses the same or similar signs to mean different things.  As your baby develops, his motor coordination is constantly paying catch up to his desires.  However, signs that appear similar shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Teaching Crocodile ~ Chris

Posted on May 25, 2016 by chris

I tried to teach my son the sign for crocodile at one point and we had a heck of a time.  My son let’s me manipulate his hands, not every baby does though so this helped.  I’m a touchy feely … Continue reading →

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Your Baby’s Physical Limitations ~ Chris

Posted on April 27, 2016 by chris

When signing with your baby it’s important to acknowledge your baby’s development and thus their physical limitations.  Baby’s are born without much muscular coordination.  With time and practice they earn the ability to move their bodies as they desire. In … Continue reading →

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