"Etel Leit, M.S., offers the following longer-term benefits of continuing (or I would think in cases of older infant adoption, beginning) sign language, even though speech is developing:
•Cognitive Stimulation: larger vocabulary, better spelling, better information retention, improved reading skills, enhanced fine motor coordination for writing
•Emotional Stimulation: able to more productively express emotions, better peer interaction, cultural sensitivity, gained confidence and self esteem, able to use manners wellVery interesting, and it all makes sense to me. Had I read this earlier, may have decided to teach my daughter sign even though her verbal skills were off the charts. Now that she’s two, I can see her enjoying it. I guess it’s never too late…"
The author then asks you a few questions, which I encourage all of you to respond to, you can help OTHER families that are still contemplating, , start signing TODAY:
What are your thoughts on baby sign? Have you used it? If so, how do you feel about it?
click here and share YOUR thoughts.
Let the Sign Shine,
etel
