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Baby Sign Language

Baby SIgn Language

Baby sign language is the practice of using simple sign language or gestures to assist parents, family and child care workers to communicate with pre-verbal babies. You may find that you already use some of the basics. Read on to find out the benefits of baby sign language and how to get started.

The baby sign language information here has been written by Jackie Durnin who wrote the book Australian Baby Hands which uses AUSLAN (Australian sign language) as the basis for the program.

Benefits

What are the benefits of using baby sign language for your baby?

Getting Started

How to I start teaching my child baby sign language?

Interpreting your baby's first signs

There are three steps to interpreting your baby's signs.

Language Milestones

Baby Sign can be of benefit to a baby's language development.

Using Sign Language with Toddlers

This can help manage the toddler tantrum stage. Learn more.

Help Panel

If you have more questions about baby sign language, you can ask Jackie Durnin now!

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