… Now my son is 15 months old and uses 53 recognizable signs on a daily basis to comment on events, pictures and things he sees, as well as ask for toys and food. He also vocalizes a lot along with his signs, so sometimes the sign just clarifies a not so clear spoken word. I can see how the ability to actually tell me about his thoughts and fears, but also the thrilling sweetness of a simple "thank you" he can sign to me makes him happy. What I cherish most is that I can follow his train of …