In this podcast, we explore the fascinating world of baby sign language with Dr. Joseph Garcia, a pioneer in the field. Dr. Garcia is a renowned expert on the ability of infants and young children to learn sign language and communicate effectively from as early as 6 months old.
During the podcast, Dr. Garcia shares his insights and experiences on the benefits of teaching sign language to babies, including improved communication skills, enhanced cognitive development, and stronger bonds between parents and children. He also delves into the history of baby sign language, and how his research has revolutionized our understanding of how young children learn language.
Whether you're a new parent, caregiver, or simply interested in learning more about the science of language development, this podcast is sure to be fascinating and informative. Join us as we explore the amazing world of baby sign language with one of its foremost experts.
About Dr. Joseph Garcia
Over the years, he has found that most parents/caregivers are happy with just using the signs for Eat, More, and Milk. However, babies are curious by nature and could express much more if they had the vocabulary. So, Dr. Garcia created a practical, effective, easy-to-use method that helps parents add many more signs to their daily lives.
Dr. Joseph has pioneered the global effort to improve parent/infant communication since 1988. His experiences in the Deaf Community inspired his pioneering work. His books and programs have resulted in thousands of families using signs to communicate with their pre-speech infants. Dr. Joseph regularly consults with hospitals, healthcare providers, and educational institutions on how to use sign language as an effective method of communication
when spoken language is not an option. His groundbreaking work continues with his learn-to-read Dr. Joseph’s Fingerspelling Book, a program that makes learning to read a game-like activity. Following his military service, Dr. Joseph, working with the Deaf community and physicians from across the nation, developed a comprehensive course in diagnostic medical communication in American Sign Language to respond to the large
number of veterans going deaf from anti-malaria drugs.
To enjoy life, Dr. Joseph ran a dog sled team for many years, communicating with chimpanzees through signing, is a jazz musician, stage entertainer — doing magic shows for more than 50 years, skis, snowboards, and mountain bikes.
Website and Social Media Sites:
Website: https://drjosephgarcia.com/
Email: info@drjosephgarcia.com
Facebook: @signingwithbaby
Instagram: @drjosephgarcia
Pinterest: @babysignlanguage
YouTube: @dr.josephgarcia7819
Twitter: @signingwithbaby
About Theresa Inman
A wife and a mother to two children, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.
Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun!
Theresa is also an author, having published “How Can I Help My Child Communicate?” in 2022.
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About Parenting with Confidence
Parenting with Confidence with Theresa Alexander Inman presents you with answers if you are a tired and frustrated parent with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. We aim to lift you up from the pressure of doing it right and provide you with the resources to set you and your child up for success!
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