Does learning sign language interfere with a child developing verbal skills?
A.No and in fact studies and research have shown that signing enhances verbal skills. Children who sign are shown to have up to twice the usable vocabulary upon entering school than non-signing children. Signing gives children many more words to communicate thoughts, needs, wishes, desires and to get many more responses from those around them. It fosters communication, even before a child can speak, develops language skills, increases vocabulary, encourages parent/child and teacher/child bonding and verbally, and creates a real enthusiasm for learning.
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