American Sign Language Think Tank

From Babbling to First Sign
American Sign Language Think Tank From babbling to a first sign word with Noam by Anne Marie Baer [See post to watch Flash video]Developmentally, it all begins with the hands first. Both of the infant’s hands constantly move. During this time, the infant is sensing all motions within the forearms where the muscles keep on developing to refine coordination with movements. This [...]
Mon, Feb 25 2008

Fact Sheet
American Sign Language Think Tank [See post to watch Flash video] Signed by Anne Marie Baer Download the Questions and Answers fact sheet here. **
Mon, Feb 18 2008

Changing Your Mindset for a Deaf Baby
American Sign Language Think Tank [See post to watch Flash video]Signed by Anne Marie Baer Get visual In adapting one’s expectations to the new reality of your baby’s deafness, it is necessary to literally get down on one’s knees and see the world from a baby’s level. This is a visual infant; so pay attention to what is visible and rich [...]
Tue, Feb 12 2008