Providing babies with tools to help grown-ups understand what they want also boosts their self-confidence. Parents don't have to be fluent in sign language; most of the basic signs are iconic, meaning ...

Katie Mingus, 17 months old, uses the sign for ‘drink’ as she sits on her father Russ’ lap at their Tacoma, Wash., home. Parents can begin communicating early with babies by teaching them sign ...

WEST CHESTER, Ohio (WKRC) - Growing research shows the benefits of infants learning sign language. Infants and toddlers at The Learning Experience in West Chester are using basic signs like 'hungry,' ...

Q: I’ve heard about teaching sign language to babies before they can speak. How do I try this with my baby? A: Baby sign language is a trend that seems to have real staying power. Signing with babies ...

Pointing to a colorful flower, Tricia Campbell lifts her infant’s soft, doughy hand, presses his fingers together and rapidly moves them from one side of his nose to the other as she sniffs loudly.

Grace can't yet talk. At 5 months old, she signals her wants and needs with cries. But soon, she'll be able to communicate with her parents without using her voice. Although she can hear, Grace is ...

A Harford County day care is teaching American Sign Language, or ASL, to its students as young as 6 weeks old to help them communicate and develop empathy for others. The Learning Experience, a Bel ...

As an integral part of their daily routine, infants at a childcare center in Broken Arrow are being taught American Sign Language to express their needs and reduce frustration, leading to enhanced ...