American Sign Language may seem difficult to learn to some
people who have never been exposed to the language. Although it
may seem difficult, babies around the world are being exposed to
the language. In fact, Dr. Daniels, a professor of speech
communication and a researcher who is working in the field of
babies and signing has found that teaching sign language to
babies can help improve their vocabulary, language, and reading
skills as they continue to mature (Snoddon, 2000). American Sign
Language is accepted throughout the United States. It is so
common that ASL has even become an acceptance as a foreign
language requirement in some schools. Understanding ASL is just
like knowing another language. A child would be considered
bilingual if he or she knew ASL, as well as English or any other
language they make speak. The fact that ASL is considered like
any other language is a benefit to babies as the language part
of their brains develops. Dr. Daniels states that because ASL is
such a common language, it is