Teach Your Baby

Do they learn speech:

faster- because after already communicating in sign language for some time, they have more confidence that they will be understood- as well- by learning sign language early, the neurons have made more connections which, in turn, enables them to learn at a faster rate?

or slower, because they rely on the sign language, instead of speech, because they know that the signs work and that it may be a control issue with some children over their parents (like, for instance, potty training can be a control issue).

Also, do you have personal experience with this? And what is the best way to assist in the crossover?

Thanks!

I have seen a cfew people do this and I wish I would have done it with mine- your first scenario- faster – is correct. One thing I noticed my friends doing is never just using the sign – they always say the word they are signing and talk to their child. Repeating the sounds your child makes back to them is good also- not like baby talk. If they start saying baba for bottle, then you can say baba back to them then say bottle- do you want your bottle. sign the word and say it properly.
From the things i have seen with language and understanding in babies that learn sign language, I really wish I had known about it when mine were babies!

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