Baby Sign Language - The Gift of Early Communication

Have you ever looked down at your little one at play and wondered what was going on inside his mind? Have you had the experience of trying to figure out why your baby is fussing, calling out the things that might be causing his distress, hoping you will hit on what he is trying to convey before he becomes even more distraught? During mealtime, do you wish your baby could tell you if he wants more to eat or drink or that he is finished when full? Did you know that your baby is capable of giving you the answers to questions such as these and much more? It is true and it is remarkable.

Babies can understand language before they are able to speak. Unfortunately, the muscles in their little mouths do not evolve as quickly as their brain’s capacity for comprehending language. Studies show, however, that babies are capable of expressive communication. The fine muscles in the hand develop earlier than the ones required for speech, enabling babies to “talk” with their hands much sooner than they can with their mouths. By using a visual language such as American Sign Language (ASL), you can help your baby communicate long before she is able to verbalize. Communicating in this way does not require you to learn an entirely new language.  Simply using a few of the most common signs with your child can make an enormous difference in her ability to convey her wants and needs.

Located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Itty-Bitty Signers was created to help parents and others involved with babies and little ones embark on the amazing journey of signing. It is not hard to learn to sign with your baby and it is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone involved. To help facilitate the learning process, our classes and workshops are loaded with fun and engaging activities, including songs, fingerplays, games and storytimes. Our curriculum is based on the award winning Signing Time® program as seen on PBS and Nick, Jr. We would love to introduce you to the joys and benefits of this wonderful communication tool.

Please take a minute to look around our site. Here you will find information and links to products and resources related to signing with preverbal infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The right side of most of the pages on this site contain pictures of signing babies, the majority of which are of our own baby signer, Alexandria, beginning from about 8 months of age. We share these with you with the hope of inspiring you to begin signing with the little one(s) in your life.

Thank you for visiting our site. We continually make updates as seminars, workshops, and classes are scheduled and when new products or resources are added. Please be sure to check back with us often.

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