A series of children books translated into American Sign Language (ASL)

While hearing children and adults are being exposed to ASL in ever increasing numbers, an ever decreasing number of Deaf children are given that same opportunity. What a powerful, yet scary statement! Unfortunately, it’s true. As much as statistics have proven that American Sign Language does indeed help children develop better, their exposure has been decreasing. (Babies)
I stumbled onto this website; http://www.asltales.net. I am impressed with what they are doing. I watched a few of their video clips and enjoyed watching  them.

They designed a series of children books and translated them into ASL. 

“We aspire to get your child excited about seeing and describing things visually - the foundation upon which all sign languages are formed. We have provided tools to send the motivated ASL learner on the path to understand and use the nuances of this beautiful language. And future signer or not, all readers will delight in the whimsy available in ASL and be exposed to why the American Deaf Community is so proud of its language.”

Check out one of their clips and see if you find them as interesting as I did.

Can sign language really help babies get along better?

While there are tons of debate about how to raise babies, it is generally agreed in the community that babies must have role models. Parents are considered the most powerful role models. So how do the parents do it with their babies??? They do it through communication whether its gestures, tactical, verbal, or whatever.

Which leads to the next question...........

"Does a particular language offer more benefits and advantages over another language in the children's development?"

Is Chinese better than English? Is Spanish better than French? Should we have stayed with Latin instead of evolved into English? Should we speak with better dialects instead of slangs?

Or about this one?? Sign Language is the best of all...

There is a new research that theorizes sign language does help the babies to get along better with other people. You see, there are already some scientific evidences that shows babies can learn and communicate effectively through sign language BEFORE they start speaking. So because the fact babies are able to express themselves at an earlier age, the bonds between the babies and the others are enhanced. There are less misunderstandings (Are you hungry? Need a nap?), frustrations, and tensions.

If you are interested more about this; this is a good place to start. http://scienceblogs.com/cognitivedaily/2009/01/can_sign_language_really_help.php