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Teaching Babies Sign Language Improves Communication Skills

by El Tecolote Staff February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

One of the challenging things about children who do not yet speak is understanding their needs and wants. As a nanny, I’ve encountered many moments where I find myself asking a child, ā€œDo you want this?ā€ while I point to one object after another, attempting to translate the grunts or crying.  Although American Sign Language […]

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