when do babies begin to talk?
between 12 and 15 months
do they understand words before saying them?
yes
by when may they say 50?
around 16 to 18 months
and understand how many?
200
what is the article about?
Baby sign language
what is the mothers name?
Campbell
how old is her baby?
4 months
who is doing the research?
McRoberts
where does he work?
Haskins Laboratories
as?
director of developmental research
what made the language popular?
Meet the Fockers
how?
the main character teaches his young grandson to sign
what is the baby's name here?
Gregory
what does mother show him?
a colorful flower
what does she hope to achieve?
to communicate with her baby through sign language
are babies learning faster?
yes
what do studies show about babies who can't hear?
deaf children learn to use sign language earlier than hearing children learn to speak meaningfully
does mother speak while teaching signs?
yes
what does she say?
"Flower!"
how long before Gregory can speak?
It could be a year