How to "talk" with your baby before your baby can talk.

Benefits

Benefits of signing with a hearing baby are:

Reduces frustration and builds trust
Allows babies to share their worlds
Strengthens the parent/infant bond
Reveals how smart babies really are
Promotes positive emotional development
Boosts babies' self confidence
Helps babies learn to talk
Jumpstarts intellectual development

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Research

Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn and their three Baby Signs® books.

Dr. Linda Acredolo and Dr. Susan Goodwyn, the founders of the Baby Signs® Program put two decades of research into the concept of teaching signs to hearing babies. Together they wrote three books and started the Baby Signs Institute so people can start their own business to teach classes.

Their largest study was funded by NIH (National Institutes of Health). Read the complete details and supporting documentation here.

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Class Locations

Currently teaching in north and central Austin, Cedar Park and Pflugerville. Locations change periodically for play classes, tummy time and sibling classes but locations are included with full details about a class under the calendar tab.

Don't see a class at a time or location you want but are interested? Contact Tina to see if it can be taught at your home or another location or time that works for you.

Have a business with an extra room that isn't being used yet or has time slot openings? Contact Tina to talk about your rental fees.

When Will My Baby Sign Back To Me?

Lots of variables affect when a baby will sign back to parents modeling the signs to them but Dr. Acredolo and Dr. Goodwyn say it averages around 12 months. How much repetition babies see, how old they are (more modeling is needed for younger babies), and their individual temperament will all affect when a baby will begin modeling the signs they are taught. Think of how many times a parent shows a baby how to wave "bye bye". Signing is like that. Older babies (over 12 months) will pick up the signs quicker than ones who start earlier but like we said above, it depends on your baby. So it's never too early or too late to start!

What About Late Talkers?

Signing with a hearing baby won't make a late-talker begin talking earlier. However, having a few signs to help them communicate until they do begin talking is very advantageous. Then when the do begin talking, they will quickly catch up to their speaking peers with the additional cognitive advantages of being able to communicate sooner that the other signing babies/toddlers/children enjoy.

REGULAR AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Sign Language Story Time at Wells Branch Library

Monday mornings

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Come out and play with Tina and BeeBo™ the Baby Signs® Bear!

Join Tina and BeeBo™ the Baby Signs® Bear every Monday morning for fun songs, signs and books at this free story time at Wells Branch Library. Check the library calendar to make sure it's not a holiday, etc. If you haven't been to this library, it's worth the trip as they have something fun for the littles every day of the week!

Wells Branch Library

Home Training

(In Person and Virtual via Zoom)

Home trainings are 90 minutes and include handouts and starter materials. Handouts can be emailed and materials shipped with Zoom trainings. You pick the time and date that works best for you but invite the grandparents, nanny and all family members who will be signing with your baby.

Baby can be very young (three or four months) but with enough repetition, etc. most babies can begin producing signs between eight and fourteen months. If your toddler is older and frustrated over lack of communication, this is a great time to introduce signs. In the home training you will learn how much repetition is needed, when they will sign back, what are the best ones to start with and much more.

To schedule your training for you and your family, contact Tina at

babysignsbytinac@gmail.com or call or text 512-914-4288.

Cost: $100 (Check, Zelle, Square, PayPal)

Gift Certificates Available

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What They'll Receive

- 90-Minute Home Training for Quick and Lasting Results

- Materials to facilitate and maintain signing progress

- Comprehensive Training from an Expert

- Tools that will strengthen the Infant-Parent Bond, Reduce Stress for both baby/toddler and parent

Contact Tina to purchase one now for your family or a family you know would really love to have the power of communication with Baby Signs!

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