Nancy Hanauer
American Sign Language Classes and Products for Hearing Families

Hop to Signaroo

• http://hoptosignaroo.com

Most of my business entails teaching American Sign Language classes to hearing parents who use it with their hearing babies to communicate before speech is possible.  Normally developing hearing babies can express needs and wants such as "feed me", "change my diaper" and "my ear" hurts through simple American Sign Language vocabulary up to a year before their vocal chords are fully formed and speech is possible and this greatly reduces everyone's frustration! 

I also offer classes for families of children with autism and other special needs. Many have found that American Sign Language is extremely helpful with their children of limited or non-existant verbal...[more]

Most of my business entails teaching American Sign Language classes to hearing parents who use it with their hearing babies to communicate before speech is possible.  Normally developing hearing babies can express needs and wants such as "feed me", "change my diaper" and "my ear" hurts through simple American Sign Language vocabulary up to a year before their vocal chords are fully formed and speech is possible and this greatly reduces everyone's frustration! 

I also offer classes for families of children with autism and other special needs. Many have found that American Sign Language is extremely helpful with their children of limited or non-existant verbal skills. It's been wonderful to call upon my Special Education training and experience to help these families communicate more effectively, in addition to helping hearing families communicate with their hearing babies before they're able to speak. [less]

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  From Jessie Upp, M.S.

  Given on Thu Jan 3, 2008.

  Nancy can adapt anywhere, anytime. She's a delight everytime we meet!

  She finds such great enthusiasm in educating parents...[more]

  Nancy can adapt anywhere, anytime. She's a delight everytime we meet!

  She finds such great enthusiasm in educating parents and her products are extremely helpful. I have a baby boy who has learned to communicate with his hands rather than screaming. This tool is so helpful for the pre-lingual ones AND for the parents. I've bonded with my son in ways I couldn't even imagine.

  I'd recommend her to any parent wanting to learn how to sign with their hearing babies.   [less]
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  From Jonathan Bailor

  Given on Thu Sep 27, 2007.

  What a sincerely kind and helpful person. The first time I met Nancy she immediately put a smile on my...[more]

  What a sincerely kind and helpful person. The first time I met Nancy she immediately put a smile on my face and truly helpful information in my head. Nancy = Rock star   [less]
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  From Michael Hasse

  Given on Tue Jul 17, 2007.

  We attended Nancy's class with our little one and have been absolutely thrilled with the results! This has saved us...[more]

  We attended Nancy's class with our little one and have been absolutely thrilled with the results! This has saved us what would have been at least six or eight months of communication frustration! Highly recommended for anyone with a new baby!   [less]
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  From Frank Devin

  Given on Tue Jun 19, 2007.

  Nancy is one of those rare facilitators who knows how to give enough of her self to inspire ones confidence...[more]

  Nancy is one of those rare facilitators who knows how to give enough of her self to inspire ones confidence to participate fully and has the wit and intelligence to guide an event to a successful conclusion.   [less]

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