Question:
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Sorry, I know this has nada to do with wls, but you guys are just so full of information that I figured out of all of us AMOS members that someone would know. I am in search of a sign language book...a really good one or even a video. My friend has a toddler (almost 2) and the docs. think he may have Autism. He doesn't talk yet so they want his mom to start using sign language to communicate with him, so he can communicate with them. He can't communicate AT ALL. Just says dada and no. My friend has no clue how to sign but needs to learn as she teaches her son. Thanks in advance each and every one of you are truly amazing.    — Cinna G. (posted on March 8, 2002)

March 7, 2002
Hi! My son is autistic. He is 10 years old and classified as non verbal.[He has maybe 20 words.] We use PECs which is the picture exchange communication system. By showing the picture not only does he get what he wants, but takes part in exchanging communication. Make sure your friend gets her child into an early intervention program immediatly. By law the schools must assist. My son has been in school since age 3. Good luck.
   — Sue V.

March 8, 2002
I recommend running a search on Amazon.com. They are wonderful site with easy search tools.
   — Terissa R.

March 8, 2002
Try this site:<p>http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm<p>I used it to learn how to "sing" You Are My Sunshine to my 3-year-old daughter who was fascinated when I taught her to spell her name in sign language. It has little movies showing how to sign letters and phrases. Also this site:<p>http://westislandlife.com/asl/books.htm<p>Which lists some books for both adults and children. It calls them the best of the best. The one I purchased (not on their list, tho) is called Signing at School ($3.95 at Amazon) and it has lots of direction-type communication (sit down, stand in line, going to potty, etc.) and other stuff pertinent to caring for kids. I noticed that there are several books for signing with babies which may be more his speed since autism causes the verbal development to lag way behind. (BTW no one in my family is hearing impaired. I just consider it a second language. We also read books in Spanish and French.) Good luck to your friend!
   — ctyst

March 8, 2002
I also have a ten year old son who is autistic. He began speech therapy at age 2 and sign language was used to introduce him to language skills. I looked around for a book for my own personal use to help him and found a book at Barnes and Noble called "Signing for Kids". It was in the children's section but had very detailed pictures showing how to make the signs and had a large variety of words that can be used for the child. I just did a search at the Barnes and Noble site to see if they still have that book and they do have one, but it has a different cover. I am sure it is the same book though after reading the reviews on it. Unfortunately, I no longer have my book because I passed it on to a support group for their library. I wish your friend the best of luck. I am very fortunate that my son has made such tremendous progress and hope the same for your friend.
   — blank first name B.