Baby talk: Sign language may help babies learn to speak
Naomi Buchanan’s son had two first words: the first word he signed and the first word he spoke.
When he was just one, he already knew 100 words in sign language. Ironically, the first time he signed it was the word ‘hat’. Verbally, the word ‘dad’ followed after.
Buchanan said this form of communication has been a great addition to their lives.
“We love it,” said Buchanan. “We use sign language with both of our kids.”