parenting – Baby Sign Language Classes

Behavioural strategies for preschoolers…

Max — Wed, 21 May 2025 05:55:19 +0000

From Tabitha, a clinical registrar Psychologist. Here are a few strategies when working on managing our little ones big emotions to make it easier on everyone involved. 1.Setting clear boundaries and expectations: • Use simple, directive and concise language – less is more! e.g. “use a quiet voice” rather than “when you yell in public it’s not okay.” • Demonstrate and model the…

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Case Study – Key Word Signing for better language & behaviour

Max — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:20:07 +0000

I’ve changed the name of the child for privacy and confidentiality purposes. This is just one example, but I’m quite sure most centres would have at least one child at their service that presents similar to Zack. Who: Zack, 3-yo, boy What: Very limited language, single words, not clear at all. No diagnosis. Reactive, aggressive behaviours of concern, including hitting, biting, screaming…

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The biggest myth about key word signing with children…

Max — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:45:23 +0000

Let’s put our microscope on the number 1 myth that I would like to debunk today is that… Signing will delay speech. This simply is not true and I don’t even know where it came from, but it’s something I hear time and time again. Let it be know – Key word signing with a child WILL NOT delay their speech. The only conclusion that I can make about where this myth came from is anecdotal…

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Signing for autism – easy & empowering

Max — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:55:01 +0000

Language and communication difficulties are a defining feature of autism, though the severity and details vary from child to child. For 30% of children with autism though, speech difficulties are severe and even non-verbal (You can read the research here). It’s really important that we don’t assume that because someone cannot express themselves verbally, that they have no capacity or desire to.

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The language of infant safety.

Max — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:04:53 +0000

When our babies are born, we are programmed to keep them safe. Their safety is at the front of our minds from before they are born. In today’s blog, I want to talk you though some dos and don’ts for language when teaching your infant to be safe, including how baby sign language can help. Picture this: You’re in the kitchen, preparing a snack of fruit when your baby crawls over to climb the oven.

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When is the best time to start signing with your baby?

Max — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:23:43 +0000

This is the #1 question I get about baby signing. When should you start signing with your baby? My go to answer for this is to say: any time! And that’s because really, any time is a good time to learn to sign. But, I am also starting to see that it doesn’t give families enough information to make an informed decision about learning to sign. So in this blog I’m going to break it down a little…

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Why the focus on language? It’s the foundation of learning!

Max — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 06:24:33 +0000

It is now well understood that the first 3 years of a child’s life are a critical period development, and language plays a pivotal role in shaping all areas of learning and development. In this blog post, we’ll explore why supporting oral language is so important for children under 3, delving into the profound impact it has on their overall development. 1. Brain Development and Cognitive Skills…

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The benefits of baby sign language – Australian Sign Language

Max — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:38:41 +0000

First of all, I would like to acknowledge that within the literature, there is some debate about the benefits of signing with your baby, and even less with a focus on Australian sign language. There is currently a lack of robust research in this area for typically developing children. However, there is quite a bit of research into the benefits of using visual cues (or key word signing) for…

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parenting – Baby Sign Language Classes

Behavioural strategies for preschoolers…

Case Study – Key Word Signing for better language & behaviour

The biggest myth about key word signing with children…

Signing for autism – easy & empowering

The language of infant safety.

When is the best time to start signing with your baby?

Why the focus on language? It’s the foundation of learning!

Top 5 Questions about Baby Sign Language for language development

The benefits of baby sign language – Australian Sign Language