Submitted by Paula (not verified) on Tue, 19/02/2008 - 10:51.
Hi!
My little one is 19 months old now. We started signing in ernest with him when he was about 6 months old...and around 8 months he started signing himself. It was very empowering for him...and it was especially helpful to know when he was hungry etc...nomatter who was caring for him at the time. I do think it helped with language development because some of his first words are words he can sign..and he says and signs together. I have not been learning or teaching new signs...since his verbal skills have increased. However...seeing how it is still working for you and your daughter...I shall revisit it!
Signing
Hi!
My little one is 19 months old now. We started signing in ernest with him when he was about 6 months old...and around 8 months he started signing himself. It was very empowering for him...and it was especially helpful to know when he was hungry etc...nomatter who was caring for him at the time. I do think it helped with language development because some of his first words are words he can sign..and he says and signs together. I have not been learning or teaching new signs...since his verbal skills have increased. However...seeing how it is still working for you and your daughter...I shall revisit it!
Thanks