Bree Milani, MOT, OTR/L, C/NDT March 30, 2020 baby language development, baby development, infant communication, motor skills, speech therapy Signing with Babies Bree Milani, MOT, OTR/L, C/NDT March 30, 2020 baby language development, baby development, infant communication, motor skills, speech therapy Using sign language or gestures with a baby can often help him communicate earlier than he can by producing verbal language because imitating gestures is easier than imitating words.