How to Speak Without a Voice Trivia Quiz

Answer: I am hungry

The ASL sign for "eat" is bringing closed fingertips up to your mouth.
http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/sign-eat.html

Children between the ages of 9 months and 18 months can be effectively taught sign language. Parents have been signing for years with their babies in an attempt to more readily meet the needs of their child. Research supports that infants develop fine muscle movements in their hands much earlier than those required for actual speech. Helping an infant communicate with simple sign language can be a powerful interactive tool for parents and siblings.

Answer: Milk

The ASL sign for "milk" is opening and closing the fist as if (yes it's true) you are milking a cow.
http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/sign-milk.html

When most people hear that we have taught sign language to our 12 month old, there is always the initial skepticism and the assumption that the parents are crazy. In order to teach effectively there are three steps to follow:

(1) Choose 3-5 signs to begin with that relate to everyday activities.
(2) Show the child the signs during an activity (feeding from the bottle - make the sign for milk; while feeding the baby yogurt show the sign for eat; when the baby wants a toy you are holding, make the sign for "please".
(3) Show the baby the sign repeatedly every time you are doing the activity and the key is to be consistent.

We have found that celebrating enthusiastically with smiles and giggles once the infant signs back to you is a great positive reinforcement that helps teach more signs.

Answer: Please can I have the yellow ducky

The ASL sign for "please" is taking the flat of your hand and rubbing it in a circular motion over your chest or tummy.
http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/sign-please.html

Possibly the simplest sign to teach is "please." This is also an important sign to teach at an early age especially when the infant has siblings. When a child first begins to sign, he or she may well use one sign for every new word you are trying to teach. It is also not uncommon for signs requiring similar hand gestures to be confused into one signed action. This represents early attempts at communication and should be encouraged consistently. Some parents find it useful to take the child's hand and make the correct action for them while demonstrating it at the same time.

Answer: Let's Play

The ASL sign for "play" is taking the hands and making the surfer's "hang loose" sign. This sign can also be used for toy.
http://www.aslpro.com/main/p/play_fun.swf

The "hang loose" surfing sign is also baby sign for "play." It is not uncommon for infants and young children to experience a "signing explosion" once they master a few basic signs. Usually, the child is making the connection with the fact that signing is getting him or her what they want. Once the child is able to attach a sign to a concrete object or concept, they take on a sponge-like ability to learn new signs.

Answer: Mommy

The ASL sign for "mommy" is taking the dominant hand and placing the thumb to the chin with fingers outstretched. The sign for father is the same but with the thumb going to the forehead.
http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/sign-mother.html

Mommy and daddy are also two signs that infants seem to pick up quickly. Interestingly, research suggests that girls are more likely to use baby sign language and pick it up faster than little boys. This being said, the research literature on baby sign language and its long-term impact is still minimal.

Answer: Poopy Diaper

The ASL sign for "diaper" is taking both hands and placing them on the hips with the first two fingers closing on the thumb.
http://www.babysignlanguage.com/dictionary/d/diaper/

Although it should be re-emphasized that there is a dearth of research literature documenting the long-term impact of teaching infants to sign, preliminary studies do suggest that the following are potential advantages:
» Children are able to communicate needs to their primary caregiver from very early ages.
» Children who have been taught to sign have demonstrated enhanced vocalization and language skills at earlier ages.
» Children who have been taught sign have demonstrated an aptitude for learning a foreign language more easily in later life.
» Children who have been taught sign manifest higher self-confidence, score higher on some IQ measures and are more social with other children.

Answer: Lion

The ASL sign for "lion" is taking the dominant hand and running it backwards over the head.
http://www.babysignlanguage.com/dictionary/l/lion/

Yep, Asia was attempting to be King of the Jungle and her sign was showing us the long mane down the lion's back. Truth be told, she sounded more like a Siamese cat. At some point the hand moved to her nose and her arm extended from her nostrils. It seems our daughter had decided being an elephant was much more fun.

Answer: Thank You

The ASL sign for "thank you" is touching the chin and extending the hand away from your face. It often resembles blowing kisses when the child does it. http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/sign-thank-you.html

Researchers suggest that there are many benefits for parents in teaching their children to sign. Some of these include the following:
» Less frustration with their child or infant.
» Greater interactive time and more positive bonding time.
» Overall higher parent satisfaction levels.
» Enhanced parenting confidence.

Answer: Two Fists Rubbing Up and Down on Chest

The ASL sign for "bath" is making two fists and rubbing the fists up and down on either side of the chest as if scrubbing.
http://www.babies-and-sign-language.com/sign-bath.html

In terms of development, most children will speak their first intelligible word between 10 and 15 months of age. Sign language enables parents to get a 2-6 month head-start on language acquisition. There is no research that suggests oral language development is impaired by using sign-language in the early years. On the contrary, there is a small growing body of literature that argues for accelerated linguistic and problem-solving aptitude for children exposed to sign language in the infant years.

Answer: Good Night

The ASL sign for "goodnight" is indeed making a horizon with one hand and then taking the fingers of the other hand away from the chin and in one motion disappearing over the horizon.
http://www.babysignlanguagedictionary-mysmarthands.com/good_night_-_ASL_sign_for_good_night.html

There exist many books and websites that provide information on the subject of "baby signing." From these resources, the following eight (8) suggestions seem to be common advice to new parents wanting to take on the fun challenge of teaching their children sign language:
(1) Be Consistent.
(2) Be Happy & Positive.
(3) Constantly Reinforce Old Words and New Words.
(4) Be Open to Interpretation & Flexible (sometimes Asia creates her own signs and words and we just go with it).
(5) Be Full of Praise and Enthusiasm.
(6) Be Expressive (children learn quickly if parents role-model with expressive facial expressions and body movement).
(7) Persevere and Don't Give Up.
(8) Make it Fun.