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Informationen zum Autor Suzie Chafin was born hearing to two profoundly deaf parents, Margie and John Coggins-Peckham who met at Galludet University, a hearing impaired college for the deaf in Washington, D.C. Truly bi-lingual and bi-cultural, Suzie understands the Deaf community and culture as one who actively lived and breathed this world. Translating from an early age, American Sign Language was Suzie¿s first language giving her a breadth of understanding of this complex language and community. Photographer John Grindstaff is former chair of the art department at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and currently a professor of photography at this renowned university for the deaf. He regularly exhibits his woork at galleries in Washington, DC. As a student he completed an internship with renowned portrait photographer Annie Liebovitz. Klappentext Imagine being able to understand, talk, and communicate easily with your six-month-old. Imagine not having to guess at what your baby wants when she grunts and points and finally bursts out in tears. Can it really be done? Unequivocally yes. Learning, and using, sign language allows babies to communicate needs before they¿re able to verbally express them, reducing fussiness and paving the way for language acquisition skills. Knack Baby Sign Language makes it easy with user-friendly, photo-rich, step-by-step instructions for age-appropriate signs to use with babies, with toddlers, and even with older children. The signs can also be used with special needs children and those with delayed communication abilities. Over 450 full-color photosSigns for Everyday LifeMealtime * Washing * BedtimeExploring the WorldColors * Numbers * AnimalsFeelings & EmotionsSigns for All Ages Zusammenfassung Few children can communicate effectively before eighteen months of age! but sign language can allow baby and parent to reduce the frustration up to a year earlier. With more than 450 full-color photos! text! and sidebars! Knack Baby Sign Language provides a user-friendly! efficient method to learn and teach a baby sign language. Inhaltsverzeichnis Knack Series: Baby Sign LanguageTable of Contents Chapter One: Laying a Foundation Spread One Pictures: More, Eat, All Done, Sticky Note Feature (Meal time setting)Spread Two Pictures: Hungry, Drink, Milk, Full (meal time setting)Spread Three Pictures: Bib, Bottle, Apple, Banana (meal time setting)Spread Four Pictures: Yes, No, Look, Sticky Note Feature (play time setting)Spread Five Pictures: Sleepy, Tired, Hug, Kiss (bedtime setting)Spread Six Pictures: Read, Book, Again, Nap/Sleep (bedtime setting) Chapter Two: Sign Language StartersSpread One Pictures: Please, Thank you, Sorry, Welcome (playtime setting)Spread Two Pictures: Up, Down, Don¿t Touch, Sticky Note Feature (playtime setting)Spread Three Pictures: Cookie, Cracker, Juice, Spoon (mealtime setting)Spread Four Pictures: Cow, Horse, Pig, Duck (bedtime setting or playtime ¿ see storyboard for further description)Spread Five Pictures: Wait, Want, Stop, Sticky Note Feature (mealtime or playtime)Spread Six Pictures: Shoes (a), Shoes (b), Hat, Socks (playtime setting) Chapter Three: The World Around BabySpread One Pictures: Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa (playtime setting)Spread Two Pictures: Baby, Aunt, Uncle, Sticky Note Feature (playtime setting)Spread Three Pictures: Happy, Nice, Hurt, Mad (playtime setting)Spread Four Pictures: Lion, Elephant, Monkey, Sticky Note Feature (bedtime or playtime setting)Spread Five Pictures: Spider, Bug, Bee, Snake (playtime or bedtime setting)Spread Six Pictures: Wash, Dry, Towel, Lotion (bathroom setting) Chapter Four: Busy BabySpread One Pictures: Seat, Buckle, Road, Sticky Note Feature (I see this being used the most as parent is buckling the child into their car seat. I¿m not sure what the best setting for this would be.)Spread Two Pictures: Music, Drums, Guitar, Sing (playtime)Spread Three Picture...
