Book
Baby sign language basics : early communication for hearing babies and toddlers / Monta Z. Briant.
Monta Briant provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, illustrated with the same clear, easy-to-understand photos and descriptions. Baby-specific signing techniques, songs, and games are also included to make learning fun and open up two-way communication quickly.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781401921606 (tradepaper)
- ISBN: 1401921604 (tradepaper)
- Physical Description: 466 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm. + 1 DVD (sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
- Edition: New & expanded edition.
- Publisher: Carlsbad, Calif. : Hay House, [2009]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Includes more than 300 ASL signs!"--Cover. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 455-464). |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Baby sign language saves the day, keeping elephants at bay -- What is baby sign language? -- The benefits -- Frequently asked questions -- When can you start? -- How to sign to your baby -- Choosing first signs -- Lifesaver signs -- Attention-getting strategies -- Positive reinforcement -- Signing mistakes -- Made-up signs -- Setting limits -- Combining signs -- Stumbling blocks -- Including caregivers, family, and friends -- Is there signing after talking? -- The greatest gift -- Signing and playing -- Storytime -- Sing, sign, and rhyme! |
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| Subject: | Nonverbal communication in children. Interpersonal communication in children. Infants > Language. Child rearing. American Sign Language. Sign language. |