Baby ASL - Illustrated
Alex Moraru
GDES-425: Senior Capstone
Starting in my early teenage years, I had the opportunity and honor to work alongside members of the deaf and hard of hearing community, and learn this beautiful visual language. Over the course of my Capstone project, my goal was to explore and discover the best way to guide parents and children through introductory ASL, using a series of Baby ASL books, and flashcards, for ages 6 months to 2 years, in order to foster and strengthen communication and connections. In order to provide the most accurate sign demonstrations, I’ve been researching common Baby ASL signs parents need most to communicate with their children, and I have been routinely checking the accuracy of my illustrations with three professional ASL interpreters, as well as an old friend who is deaf. I also purchased 7 Baby ASL books and manuals to
American Sign Language (ASL) is a language deeply rooted in the deaf and hard of hearing community and culture, and it is expressed by movements of the hands and face. Aside from serving as a crucial communication tool for the deaf and hearing impaired, learning ASL provides insight, and helps develop a strong appreciation for deaf culture, and thus, promotes understanding and acceptance of the language among others.
Baby ASL is a specialized sub-section of ASL, and it is used to communicate with pre-verbal infants and toddlers. Through the practice of Baby ASL, very young children are able to express their needs and wishes significantly earlier than they could otherwise. Closing the communication gap between parents and children who are still too young to speak has a myriad of benefits. Some of these benefits include avoiding tantrums and frustrations, clear articulation of physical discomfort, faster speech development, and a stronger connection between parents and children.
American Sign Language (ASL) is a language deeply rooted in the deaf and hard of hearing community and culture, and it is expressed by movements of the hands and face. Aside from serving as a crucial communication tool for the deaf and hearing impaired, learning ASL provides insight, and helps develop a strong appreciation for deaf culture, and thus, promotes understanding and acceptance of the language among others.
Baby ASL is a specialized sub-section of ASL, and it is used to communicate with pre-verbal infants and toddlers. Through the practice of Baby ASL, very young children are able to express their needs and wishes significantly earlier than they could otherwise. Closing the communication gap between parents and children who are still too young to speak has a myriad of benefits. Some of these benefits include avoiding tantrums and frustrations, clear articulation of physical discomfort, faster speech development, and a stronger connection between parents and children.
