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According to Dr. Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon, what is at the heart of child development?
According to Dr. Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon, what is at the heart of child development?
Communication
What advantage does baby signing bring to parents, based on the text?
What advantage does baby signing bring to parents, based on the text?
Reduces guesswork of understanding infant's thoughts, allows two-way conversations, improves parent-child relationships
When is the ideal time to start teaching baby sign language?
When is the ideal time to start teaching baby sign language?
Between six and eight months old
What should caregivers do when infants begin to mimic signs?
What should caregivers do when infants begin to mimic signs?
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What should parents do if infants invent their own signs?
What should parents do if infants invent their own signs?
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What is the purpose of baby sign language?
What is the purpose of baby sign language?
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At what age can infants begin to learn basic signs in baby sign language?
At what age can infants begin to learn basic signs in baby sign language?
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When can babies who are exposed to signs regularly start using them effectively?
When can babies who are exposed to signs regularly start using them effectively?
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What benefits, other than improved communication, might infants gain from learning baby sign language?
What benefits, other than improved communication, might infants gain from learning baby sign language?
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How can the ability to sign basic words act as a 'bridge to the spoken word'?
How can the ability to sign basic words act as a 'bridge to the spoken word'?
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