Allows babies to communicate their wants, needs and observations
 

Reduces frustration
 

Builds on baby’s natural tendency to use gesture
 

Strengthens your bond with your baby
 

Gives you a window into your child’s mind and personality
 

Helps promote self esteem
 

Will not delay language development - The opposite may be true!
 

Stimulates intellectual development
 

Is helpful for children with language delays
 

Is a basic introduction to BSL, the main language used by the deaf community in Northern Ireland (3000-4000 people in NI use BSL).