Research shows that signing
stimulates the child's brain development and increases IQ levels
by an average of 12 points!
Signing reduces frustrations
and tantrums since the baby's needs are conveyed and met quickly.
Often, "The Terrible Twos" are eliminated.
Many babies are able
to use 60 or more signed words before the onset of speech, allowing
them to communicate specific needs, wants and thoughts.
Signing gives you a window
into your child's mind and personality since abstract thought
may be expressed.
Research shows that signing
accelerates the onset of speech. Babies who sign develop larger
vocabularies and start to talk sooner than babies who do not
have experience with signing.
Signing reinforces verbal
language by adding visual and kinesthetic emphasis to auditory
input. The parent always provides spoken words with the signs.
Signing improves parent-infant
bonding, trust and communication. The baby has increased self-confidence
and self-esteem.
Signing children are
more interested in books and exhibit higher achievement in school
work as the years progress. The benefits of signing provide
life-long educational enhancement.
