In our journey of raising a deafblind child this tool was incredibly encouraging! We were introduced to Signing Time when Abby was about 2 years old during an evaluation with a deafblind organization. After ordering our first 3 volumes of Signing Time we were hooked. We finally had a fun and useful tool to help our family learn to communicate with Abby.
Although we have to adapt ASL signs to be able to do them into her hands (b/c of vision loss), this was a step in the right direction for us. After our #2 child came along and watched the DVD's with us we were amazed how quickly he picked up the signs too! By the time Josiah was 2 years old he could easily and clearly communicate with us what he needed/wanted. And, I have to add, signing with Josiah Enhanced his speech and helped his vocabulary at a very early age. I remember being warned by well meaning folks that using sign language with children would delay their speech. Not so! Josiah is a very verbal child.
I enjoyed watching the interviews with the creators and cast of one of our favorite shows, and thought some one out there might as well.
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