Baby sign language basics
Subtitle: early communication for hearing babies and toddlers
By: Monta Z. Briant
Edition: New & expanded ed.
Publisher: Hay House
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Carlsbad, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 466
ISBN-13: 9781401921590
Subjects: Nonverbal communication in children; Language; Infants; Interpersonal communication in children; Child rearing; American Sign Language
Notes: "New & expanded edition with instructional DVD (closed captioned)"--Cover.

"Includes more than 300 ASL signs!"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 455-464).
Table of contents: title: Baby sign language saves the day, keeping elephants at bay; title: What is baby sign language?; title: The benefits; title: Frequently asked questions; title: When can you start?; title: How to sign to your baby; title: Choosing first signs; title: Lifesaver signs; title: Attention-getting strategies; title: Positive reinforcement; title: Signing mistakes; title: Made-up signs; title: Setting limits; title: Combining signs; title: Stumbling blocks; title: Including caregivers, family, and friends; title: Is there signing after talking?; title: The greatest gift; title: Signing and playing; title: Storytime; title: Sing, sign, and rhyme!