Questions tagged language

Hi K, Thanks for your question. Generally when your baby first begins to sign, they do start using that one sign for everything. A similar thi...

Hi Christine, In relation to baby sign language delaying speech, this is not the case. Research has highlighted that baby sign language actually a...

Hi, Thank you for your email. In relation to purchasing my book, you can purchase it from my website - www.australianbabyhands.com plus it is als...

Hi, Research has highlighted that it actually accelerates the speech process. Part of the process of introducing baby sign language is to sign an...

Hi Ruth, I have many parents who are using baby sign language with their children who have communication difficulties. Generally the older the ch...

Hi Heather, The sign for shower is very similar to the sign for sun except you move your hand down towards your head like the movement of water. ...

Hi Anna, Babies can go through the stage initially where once they know one sign, they believe it symbolises the sign for everything. This is whe...

Hi, Have you gone to see your local GP? My advice would be to see a health professional in your area to check for your own piece of mind. If the...

Hi Jaymi, Thank you for your email. I have a number of parents who are using baby sign language with the children who have communication difficul...

Hi There Jakey`s Mum, I would correct him and continue to use the correct signs. Initially babies can go through a stage where once they know one...

Hi, To help you get to know the basics you can either get your partner to teach you or go to your local deaf society and they will have a list of ...

Hi Maria, My advise would be to leave the signs you have introduced in American sign language. Ensure that when you leave your child with friend...

Hi Stacey, I have many families who start introducing baby sign language to their children from day one. It is completely up to you when you star...

Hi Leah, My website www.australianbabyhands.com is currently the only site which has accredited australian baby sign language product. There is l...

Hi Trudy, I`m sorry to hear you`re having a tricky time. I`m afraid my expertise in baby sign language won`t really be of help to working out why ...

Hi, There are a number of products which can help you introduce baby sign language into your home. All my products are based on Australian Sign L...

Hi, To do the sign dummy, follow the instructions below: "With pointer finger and thumb forming a circle, all other fingers extended, move hand...

Hi Jo, Thank you for your email. As long you understand your daughter, that is the most important thing. The reason I encourage the use of Ausl...

Hi Jill, Thank you for your email. When providing your son with a bottle, sign the word bottle and say the word and then give him the bottle. Yo...

Hi, You could try to introduce baby sign language now, although it does take a bit of time, otherwise search through the Huggies Bookclub (or ask ...

Hi, Thank you for your question. In relation to learning sign language, baby sign language can provide you with the stepping stone into learning...

Hi Rachel, Thank you for your question. Firstly how different is the sign you have taught her to the correct sign? At this stage, if you have ...

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your email. There are lots of different resources available. Usually the best place to start is your state deaf society,...

Hi, You did not mention whether or not you are using baby sign already with your daughter. If you are not already using baby sign then trying to...

Hi, Firstly how many signs have you introduced to Kanye? It is important to start slowly and to be consistent. It is also really important to i...

Hi Sam, Thank you for your email. The recommended age to start introducing baby sign language to your daughter is at around 5 months of age or wh...

Hi Danielle, Thank you for your email. Yes it is worth using baby sign language with your two children. Many parents who have autistic children ha...

Hi There, Thank you for your question. Yes we are just about to launch Australian Baby Hands baby sign language classes Australia Wide in Ju...

Hi there I have a number of parents who use baby sign language with their children, all who have different communication difficulties. Many child...

Hi Julia Thank you for your email. I love to hear people’s stories of their experience with baby sign language. Keep the signing up and ke...