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It's pretty common these days to teach the little guys some sign language. The purported benefits are many* but one of the more compelling reasons (to me anyway) is the idea that the intellectual facilities for basic communication skills develop in children much sooner than the physical ability of speech. Sign language bridges this gap and allows little ones to begin communicating their wants and needs earlier than speech alone.

American Sign Language (ASL) is the generally accepted standard but just about every kid develops their own unique variations. LT is no exception and I've managed to capture a few of his individual signs.

Hand up high means "help." This has almost no resemblance to the actual sign** but maybe will be helpful in school.

LT's 'more' is pretty close to the real thing but he threw in a little of his own style just to be safe.

His 'screwdriver' is nothing like the ASL version but has to be one of my favorite LT creations.

* http://www.wesign.com/Articles.htm is just one of many articles on the benefits of teaching children sign language

** http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm is a great site that has video of the real version lots of different signs.