IVANHOE, Calif. (KFSN) -- 8-year-old Sophia learned American Sign Language at the Boys and Girls Club in Ivanhoe. "It was fun for me but I don't know about the other kids," she says. In February, Unit ...

A child can wave bye-bye before saying bye-bye. The ability to gesture comes before the ability to speak. Toddlers cannot always tell you what they want or need, which can be frustrating. More parents ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A daycare in Bethlehem has a unique program for their children. They're teaching the kids sign language, often before the children have even learned to speak. 69 News Reporter Rob ...

Grace can't yet talk. At 5 months old, she signals her wants and needs with cries. But soon, she'll be able to communicate with her parents without using her voice. Although she can hear, Grace is ...

Correction: The original video with this piece did not include captioning for some of the American Sign Language seen on screen. The video has been updated to include ...

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Children at The Learning Experience in Glen Allen are learning to use their voice without making any sound. They are teaching kids sign language to help their development. "It's ...

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