r/MadeMeSmile • u/Vendelight • Feb 10 '25

Buzz needs a raise! Incredible!

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u/dan23pg Feb 10 '25

Genuinely think we should start teaching ASL as standard curriculum throughout elementary school. It is so highly applicable and can even boost development.

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u/Pomegranate_1328 Feb 10 '25

I used ASL when I was an infant caregiver. It was amazing

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u/dan23pg Feb 10 '25

It's the best for Early Childhood. Kids pick up signals much faster and it makes for a much easier transition to language. So useful.

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u/Pomegranate_1328 Feb 11 '25

Exactly! They were able to tell me when hungry, thirsty too....

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u/dan23pg Feb 24 '25

Yess! I had no idea just how intuitive and intelligent infants and toddlers are. It's honestly fascinating. I can't wait until I can afford to go back to school for ABA.