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How do the other parents react when you tell them about signing? I wonder if it's related to a perception of signing as "for handicapped people" or something, o
by sdrothrock 9y ago
How do the other parents react when you tell them about signing? I wonder if it's related to a perception of signing as "for handicapped people" or something, or a worry about it replacing speech.
- GordonS 9y agoPeople's first reaction does indeed tend to be worry that it would somehow delay their childs' speech. I have to admit that, out of ignorance, that was my own first reaction too. However, it's been the exact opposite, signing has only reduced frustration, taught the benefits of communication, and encouraged spoken language.