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Free Introduction to Baby Sign Language Class

Presented by: Melissa Ayotte

Melissa's daughter Isabella signs FISH on this Baby Signs video (she's the first baby shown) take a look:http://youtu.be/Jpr2BPzvww0

Why sign with your hearing baby?

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All Babies communicate non-verbally and learn to wave “Bye Bye”. Teaching your child to use Sign Language is nothing more than an extension of this natural communication, and signing has profound benefits for both parents and children.

Benefits of using sign language with your pre-verbal child include
· Much less whining, crying, and feeling frustrated
· Wants and needs clearly communicated
· Nurtures the parent-child bond
· Higher self esteem
· Higher IQ test scores
· Earlier verbal skills
· More advanced and complex sentences

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This is a 30 - 40 minute presentation for parents of children 5 months to 2 years old. Learn history, benefits, 20 ASL starter signs, and teaching strategies that will boost your child’s understanding and lessen the time it will take for him to sign back to you.

Non-walking babies may attend.
Please no older siblings or toddlers.

There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required, thank you!

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