Infant Signs
When it comes to communicating with your child, the earlier the better. MSU Associate Professor Claire Vallotton studies nonverbal communication using infant sign language. Research shows a routine of gesturing and sign language with children improves their social and language development as well as emotion regulation, and can have a positive impact on the parent-child relationship.
Infant Signing Tips for Parents
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Special | 1m | Parents can begin using signs with infants as soon as they begin waving. (1m)
Baby Gestures and Signs Really Work!
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Special | 1m | Signing with your infant really does develop their communication skills. (1m)
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Special | 1m | Signs and gestures are useful tools to develop infant communication skills. (1m)
Preverbal Infant Communication
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Special | 1m | Signing with infants and toddlers has a positive impact when they reach elementary school. (1m)
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Special | 30s | Meal time is a great way to introduce signs and gestures to infants. (30s)
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Special | 1m | Signing with infants enhances the parental bond. (1m)
Baby Signs for Stressful Situations
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Special | 30s | Signing with your infant or toddler can help regulate their emotions. (30s)
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