Every Child follows his/her own developmental time line.  No two children, even identical twins, develop at the same rate.  Many pares look for classes and activities to stimulate their ability to teach their children, while others need help with encouraging a child who may not be developing according to "the norms."  Enriching your child's language base is a fun and easy way to enhance their communication skills. 

The following resources may help you gauge your child's development and decide if a Little Hands class or service is right for you.

Sign Language for Typically Developing Children

• Signing Time
• Kimberly Whaley
• Marilyn Daniels

Sign Language for Children with Developmental Delays    

• Apraxia of Speech -Sharon Gretz
• Down's Syndrome - Clair Donovan, Marita R. Hopmann
• Autism -Stephen Edelson

Speech and Language Development

• American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
• National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
• Healthy Children

Parent and Family Programs

• Signing Time
• Hanen
• SKI-HI

 

NOTE: The Web sites and research included are intended as resources only. They are not a substitute for professional intervention. No single program or intervention strategy works for every child.  Consult you pediatrician if you have concerns regarding your child's development.