Preschool uses signing to increase communication

[Francis Hult]

The Hour

 

Norwalk preschool uses signing to increase communication

 

One teacher at a local preschool said she has walked into a room full of screaming infants who quiet down after she signs the word "eat" to them.

Theresa Lauzon, the American Sign Language director at Carousel Preschool on France Street, said teaching infants sign language gives them a way to communicate. Before their vocal chords are developed, they can recognize words and express their needs to adults around them.

 

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