Signs do not delay spoken language ❌ Signs support spoken words ✅ In fact, they are part of your child’s journey to spoken language. Gestures ➡️ Signs ➡️ Words When signing with your little one: ⭐️Always pair your sign with the spoken word ⭐️Provide lots of opportunities to use the sign Hi!👋🏻 We’re Communication Junction and we help parents learn to support their children’s spoken language skills. Follow us for more tips! 💙💛 #signingwithbabies #earlycommunication #babysignlanguage #earlyinte

Identifying Language Delay vs. Early Signs of Autism in 18-Month-Olds We discuss the differences between a simple language delay and signs of autism in an 18-month-old baby. We explain that with a language delay, the child will have good eye contact, socialization, and interaction during play, while a child with early signs of autism may struggle with these behaviors. We discuss the differences between a simple language delay and signs of autism in an 18-month-old baby. We explain that with a la