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Outline Communicating with babies Earlier researches about Baby Signs Benefits of Baby Sign Language – Cognitive Benefit – Language Benefit – Social-Emotional Benefit Conclusion

Outline Communicating with babies Earlier researches about Baby Signs Benefits of Baby Sign Language – Cognitive Benefit – Language Benefit – Social-Emotional Benefit Conclusion

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Outline Communicating with babies Earlier researches about Baby Signs Benefits of Baby Sign Language – Cognitive Benefit – Language Benefit – Social-Emotional Benefit Conclusion

Cognitive Benefits / 12 points higher IQ score Stimulating baby’s brain: - Read - Talk - Cuddle - Sing - Play - Sign

Language Benefits Dr.Michelle Anthony & Dr.Reyna Lindert Age Months Non-signing baby Signing baby can’t speak 3-5 words words NA 5 signs 1 words 25 signs 16 words 79 signs105words make sentence Does NOT delay speech Step to talk like crawling

Social-Emotional Benefits Saves parents’ time Boosts self confidence same Reduces tears, tantrums, and frustration milk more signed boat Parent-infant bonding

Outline Communicating with babies Earlier researches about Baby Signs Benefits of Baby Sign Language – Cognitive Benefit – Language Benefit – Social-Emotional Benefit Conclusion

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