Language Development

I remember how nervous and excited I was as a new parent of twins. In those early days, every minute was filled with doing baby chores.

Learning to talk is exciting. It starts right after birth. It should be fun for your child, family and friends.

While parents are understandably excited to hear their baby's first words, psychologists say that words aren't the only indication of language development.

Baby sign language is the practice of using simple sign language or gestures to assist parents, family and child care workers to communicate with pre-verbal babies.

When you introduce signing to your baby, gradually introduce the signs one at a time. It is recommended to begin with approximately five words and once your baby has begun to respond to those words, you can introduce more.

It's hard to believe, but your baby is preparing to talk! From the moment he was born, your baby started communicating his basic needs to you.

Ways to keep your child talking.

It's hard to believe now that my articulate 10-year-old son was once diagnosed with a speech delay.

"I want the 'lellow' cup," says three-year-old Seri Stinson. "It's the yellow cup," clarifies her mother, Suzanne.

The following information has been prepared to help you monitor behavioural responses of your child's hearing ability