
Preverbal Infant Communication
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Signing with infants and toddlers has a positive impact when they reach elementary school.
Signing with your infant or toddler has a positive impact when they reach elementary school. Michigan State University educator Claire Vallotton explains how signs and gestures help develop a child's language, emotional, and social skills.
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Preverbal Infant Communication
Special | 1mVideo has Closed Captions
Signing with your infant or toddler has a positive impact when they reach elementary school. Michigan State University educator Claire Vallotton explains how signs and gestures help develop a child's language, emotional, and social skills.
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