9606 Tierra Grande
Suite 107
San Diego CA 92126
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Baby Signs®
| What are Baby Signs®? |
| They are symbolic gestures that babies can use before they learn words, such as touching thumb to lips for
"drink," or fingertips to mouth for "eat," or fingertips together for "more." These
modified signs provide an immediate way for babies to communicate, enhance parent—child interaction,
help develop the concept of cause and effect, and demonstrate the power of communication.
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| Workshops |
The Crimson Center for Speech & Language offers several workshops designed to promote overall interaction
between parents and their young children. Our program can accelerate the development of communication skills
in toddlers and infants.
Workshops are specifically designed for parents of children from birth to 24 months of age. We provide materials
and instruction needed to integrate Baby Signs® in a home environment, as well as recommend other resources.
Early childhood educators, therapists, parent educators, social workers, and health specialists also find our
workshops helpful in presenting a unique form of early language stimulation to parents.
Special workshops, combining Baby Signs® with traditional speech and language therapy are also available
for children diagnosed with communication delays, as well as for those considered at high risk for delays.
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| When Should I Start? |
Parents talk to babies from the day they are born, sometimes even before birth. Baby Signs® can be
effectively introduced at the same time. It has been suggested that children are particularly receptive
to this symbolic form of communication by the time they are eight or nine months of age. Some families
begin modeling signs at birth just to get into the habit.
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| Why Should I Use Baby Signs® |
- Jump start the development of communications skills
- Reduce frustration and build trust
- Allow babies and parents to share their words
- Strengthen the parent—infant bond
- Stimulate cognitive development
- Promote postitive emotional development
- Demonstrate the power of communication
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| Sign Say and Play ProgramTM |
Sign Say and Play ProgramTM is a six week program available for parents and their
babies. Activities are specifically selected to stimulate all areas of child development, including:
- Motor Development
- Cognitive Development
- Language & Literacy Development
- Social & Emotional Development
The curriculum is designed to provide relaxing, stimulating, and fun interaction between parents and babies
in a friendly and supportive environment. Parents will have the opportunity to meet and share experiences
with other parents and babies learning to sign. Each class session will present a new aspect about signing
with babies, as well as current research supporting the many benefits of the Baby Signs® program.
Contact Astrid Difuntorum
Certified Baby Signs® Instructor
Baby Sign® with Me
at the
Crimson Center for Speech & Language Therapy, Inc.
858-695-9415
www.crimsoncenter.com
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