Baby signs
Linda P. Acredolo
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Baby signs
Published
2002
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Pages
194
ISBN-10
0071387765
Description
The Essential Parenting Guide-NOW COMPLETELY UPDATED AND EXPANDED!In 1982, child development experts Linda Acredolo, Ph.D., and Susan Goodwyn, Ph.D., discovered that babies can communicate with simple signs-even before they're able to talk. The result: Baby Signs, the groundbreaking technique that has changed parenting forever.Now, with the widespread popularity of signing with hearing babies and new and exciting research findings to report, the authors have completely revised and expanded Baby Signs to create this indispensable new edition. Featuring an American Sign Language approach, as well as a set of "baby-friendly" alternatives, this comprehensive new program offers all the information any parent needs to join the hundreds of thousands of families around the world who are using Baby Signs to help their children communicate their "joys and fears without tears." (Newsweek)Inside you will find . . . An expanded dictionary with easy-to-follow photos of 150 ASL signs along with a set of 35 "baby-friendly" alternatives New research showing the benefits of Baby Signs for children's emotional development, for the parent-child relationship, and for reducing frustration and aggression in childcare settings Information to help parents use the magic of Baby Signs to meet the challenges of potty training (as seen on CBS's The Doctors) Real-life stories of parents achieving both stunning and heartwarming communication breakthroughs with their children
Subjects
The Secret Language of Children
Classroom nonverbal communication
PECS training manual
Children's Communication Skills
Children Communicating
Sign language for babies and toddlers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Baby signs?
This edition of Baby signs has approximately 194 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Baby signs?
For most readers, Baby signs typically takes between 4h 3m and 2h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 48,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Baby signs?
The estimated word count for Baby signs is approximately 48,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Baby signs?
Baby signs was written by Linda P. Acredolo.
When was Baby signs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.