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- The Sign2Me® Discussion Forum is designed to provide parents, educators, Presenters' Network members, caregivers, and support personnel the opportunity to share in the SIGN with your BABY®/Sign2Me® community. Whatever your interest level or experience, there is a forum topic that is perfect for you. We currently offer nine Discussion Forums and one read-only News & Announcements Forum. You will find a short description of each below:
News & Announcements (Posts by Sign2Me Staff ONLY)
Maintained by the Sign2Me® Staff, this forum is regularly updated with news, upcoming appearances, and other important events.
Beginner's Information
For those new to signing with babies, this forum offers advice, suggested activities, and other valuable resources.
Ask An Expert (Moderated)
Whether asking specific advice, sign vocabulary requests, or other questions, this forum allows members a one-on-one dialogue with our panel of Sign2Me® experts.
Signing in Childcare
This forum provides tips and how-tos for parents and caregivers seeking to establish signing in a childcare setting.
Signing for Children with Special Needs
This forum offers advice for signing with children who have special needs.
Signing in Bilingual Settings
This forum offers advice for signing with children for whom English is a second language.
SWYB United Kingdom
This forum is specifically reserved for news, announcements, and events in the UK.
SWYB Canada
This forum is specifically reserved for news, announcements, and events in Canada. - Remember that we are a diverse community of members brought together by an understanding that early effective communication can be achieved by the use of standardized signs (i.e. American Sign Language, British Sign Language, etc.) Spirited discussion is welcome; disrespect for another member's point of view is not.
- Take the time to completely read forum posts that may interest you; there is a good chance your questions or concerns may have already been answered. If you are seeking a specific subject matter, you may also take advantage of our Search functionality provided at the bottom of every page.
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