For example, kids who learn to sign before they can speak tend to be less frustrated. They seem to be at peace with their ability to communicate their needs. Parents with kids in their terrible twos find this extremely helpful. Other research has found that signing children who have mastered spoken language are more communicative as a whole. The early communication training possibly makes vocabularies larger and ideas clearer.
Testing is improved as well.
It is believed that eye-hand coordination exercises neurons that that are used for math and logic. Offering your baby the opportunity to enter the world well-armed for communication is a great gift and requires very little extra work. You can make up your own gestures or pick up a book that will guide you through specific signs. Begin signing with your child as early as you like, but don t expect her to sign back until she s 8 to 11 months old. Choose a few basic signs to start with.