One of the foremost authorities on the use of sign language with hearing children provides a guide for teachers and parents who want to introduce signing in hearing children's language development. Acknowledgments
ix
Part I Getting Started
Introduction
3(4)
Sign Language
7(10)
Reading
17(12)
Part II Research
My Studies with Typical Students
29(36)
Reactions of the Participants
65(12)
Other Researchers' Studies with Typical Students
77(16)
Children with Special Needs
93(10)
Inclusive Programs
103(16)
Part III Theory
Why It Works
119(24)
Part IV Doing It
In the School
143(22)
In the Home
165(12)
Index
177
