A language system so your child can communicate with others and get needs/wants met.
Both sign and the spoken word are used.
Can be held longer than the spoken word.
Demands visual attention in a non-threatening way.
Encourages visual attention.
Family members and teachers can learn to use and learn to respond to your child’s sign.
Gestures can substitute in a pinch if you don’t know a sign.
Helps reduce frustration.
Instantly gets results.
Joins language, motor and sensory systems for communication.
Keep it simple to begin; add as needed and able.
Language exposure should be rich in variety even if known signs are limited.
Make sure signs are functional and meaningful.
New signs emerge as child sees the power of getting his needs and wants met.
One sign can covey a whole thought.
Positive reinforcement happens naturally when child is “heard”.
Quite easy to practice everyday.
Readily available.
Simple to learn.
Transitional system to learning speech.
Universal signs; understood by users.
Visual system!
Will not inhibit use of speech.
Xtra practice is available through continuing ed. programs.
You can do it!
Zany and fun to do.
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