Enables pre-verbal children to communicate their wants and needs

Accelerates communication and results in earlier verbal language

Reduces frustration

Enhances receptive and expressive vocabulary

Makes learning to read easier

Enhances creative ability

Results in a higher IQ (10-12 points)

Promotes a closer child/parent/caregiver bond

Gives toddlers the opportunity to initiate conversations on topics of interest to them

Enables children to express their wants, needs and emotions

Reduces frustration

Helps children to be more accepting of routines

Enables pre-verbal children to produce two-word signing sentences

Promotes active learning

Adult interaction becomes more positive.

The ability to communicate builds higher self-esteem.

Results in a vocabulary that exceeds the general norm

Gives children a positive way to interact with one another

Allows children 2-4 word signing sentences

Continues to bridge the gap between a child's ability to understand language and his ability to articulate it.

Builds positive self-esteem since signs are quickly learned and understood.

Enhances sibling relationships due to earlier communication ability

Enhances fine motor skills and coordination

Faster learning and better word retention

Learning a second language becomes easier

Establishes the rudimentary beginning of a second language (ASL)

Confidence continues to build

More positive peer relationships

Children enjoy communicating in a physical way. It’s fun!

Enhances sibling relationships

Results in fewer temper tantrums

Accelerates social development and good manners

Promotes active learning

Gives parents an insight into their child’s world

Enhances the parent-child bond

Eliminates some of the guesswork

Results in a more peaceful environment (less crying)

Encourages childcare workers/teachers to pay closer attention to the children in their care

 Country 

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 State / Prov

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 City