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Baby Sign Language: Hindering or Enhancing Communication in Infants and Toddlers? by Mellisa J. Cesafsky A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Science Degree In Education Approved: 2 Semester Credits bt. The Graduate School University of Wisconsin-Stout May 2009 11 The Graduate School University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI Author: Cesafsky, Mellisa J. Title: Baby Sign Language: Hindering or Enhancing Communication in Infants and Toddlers? Graduate Degree/Major: MS Education Research Advisor: Amy Schlieve, Ed. D. MonthlYear: May 2009 Number of Pages: 29 th Style Manual used: American Psychological Association, 5 Edition ABSTRACT This resource guide examines the research available, including peer-reviewed and opinion papers, on the effects of teaching infants and toddlers sign language and the impact it has on their ability to communicate verbally. The research available strongly encourages parents, grandparents, siblings and childcare providers to start teaching their infant or toddler sign language as