2. References www.signingsmart.com www.cbc.ca/news/background/babysign/

3. References Acredolo, L., & Goodwyn, S. (2009). Baby signs: How to talk with your baby before your baby can talk (3rd ed.). New York, NY: The McGraw Hill Companies. Anthony, M., & Lindert, R. (n.d.). Resources: Research. Retrieved October 28, 2009, from http://www.signingsmart.com Cadjan, N. (2007). Baby Signing. Naperville, Illinois: Sourcebooks, Inc. Garcia, J. (2005). Sign with your baby: How to communicate with infants before they can speak. Seattle, WA: Northlight Communications, Inc. Ryan, D. (2006). Baby sign language. New York, NY: Alpha Books. Savory, E. (2004, March 10). Baby sign. Retrieved October 28, 2009, from http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/babysign/

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

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

6. Coping with a Crying Baby

7. http://www.adventuredad.com / Guessing game

8. Baby going crazy! http://www.ikvader.nl

9. Joseph Garcia Why not hearing babies? http://www.medi-sign.org/about.html food

10. Linda Acredolo Susan Goodwyn book http://www.medi-sign.org/about.html

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

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

13. Language Benefits Dr.Michelle Anthony & Dr.Reyna Lindert Age Months Non-signing baby Signing baby 8 12 18 11-14 can’t speak 3-5 words 10-50 words NA 5 signs 1 words 25 signs 16 words 79 signs105words make sentence Does NOT delay speech Step to talk like crawling

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

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

16. ~40 countries Sign & Song classes Many web sites, CDs, books, DVDs

17. monkey fishplease daddy help airplane www.signingbaby.com