92 learning to use a sign language
How to help your child make and follow simple requests
As your child learns to recognize the names of objects, people, and
activities, she can begin to understand simple requests you make. Begin
with short requests. Emphasize the signs she already knows and use
gestures to make the message more clear. Be sure to give your child
enough time to respond and repeat the request if necessary.
At first, make requests about objects or people she
can see around her.
Ai, bring me
your shirt.
bring
your
Then make requests about
objects or people she cannot
see, using signs you have
taught her.
shirt
Ai, bring me some
water, please.
Helping Children Who Are Deaf (2004)