I have a 27 month old dcb that was taught sign as a baby but he does not talk. He has been here 3 months but he does not talk often and when he does I cannot understand 90% of what he says. During learning time when he does repeat me or participate his noises sound as if he is hearing impaired or he cannot form his mouth the right way to say the words. I was wondering if learning sign language has caused a delay in his speech or at least caused him to not feel the need to talk. When his mom comes she tells him to say bye or thank you and he only signs it. If he wants more food he signs or points and makes noise. He does say mom (what he calls me or I am sure any woman watching him) 1,000 times a day and then points. He doesn't seem delayed in any other areas. My 18 month old dcb and other 2 year old dcb talk way more than he does and his mom makes comments about how well they talk but I told her they don't know sign and they both grew up in a daycare home environment with mixed ages and it seems being exposed to older kids has caused them to grow their vocabulary faster. The 27 mo. Dcb seems happy and very comfortable at my home and does speak a little more than when he started but still not much. Does any body have experience with this? I just wanted to know if teaching a baby sign might cause this issue. Dcb can talk when he is ready I just have always wondered the pros and cons of teaching a baby sign.
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