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People in the fields of human development and education have always suspected that the fundamentals of ASL (American Sign Language) are a useful and stimulating tool for ALL children, not only those who are deaf and hard of hearing. In Lancaster, a mother and son team has sparked interest among other parents to teach their children some useful signs.
Melissa Krile’s is a former special education teacher who also has experience teaching lower levels of ASL. She has always noticed that her son had interest in expression through his hands and not only his mouth. By the time Noah Krile (now three years of age) was 15 months old, the toddler already knew 150 different signs.
Melissa noticed that by using signs such as “MILK,” “DIAPER,” “MORE,” and “ALL-DONE” Noah could clearly explain to her exactly what he wanted. In turn, this cut down tantrums and communication problems between them.
Now, Melissa is working with the Lancaster Parks and Recreation programs to hold Parent-Child ASL classes over the summer.
Source: http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20120523/NEWS01/205230313
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