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Jane McCullough, a six-month-old baby, has captured the hearts of millions by communicating with her deaf grandparents, Michael and Jessica Stultz, in sign language. Having been exposed to American Sign Language (ASL) since birth, Jane's early attempts to babble back to her grandparents in sign language are both heartwarming and remarkable. This adorable interaction was captured on video and has since gone viral on TikTok, amassing over nine million views. According to her mom, Mara McCullough, Jane started babbling in sign language at around four months old, a common occurrence in households where ASL is used daily.
Living with her parents in St. Augustine, Florida, Jane has had ample opportunity to observe and mimic the sign language used around her. Mara explained that Jane's early alertness and keen observation skills indicated that she would soon start signing. The viral video has not only showcased Jane's adorable signing but also highlighted the normalcy of sign language babbling among babies in deaf households. The widespread attention has been a pleasant surprise for the McCullough family, who are thrilled to see more people learning about and appreciating ASL.
The video's popularity has sparked a broader conversation about the intelligence and language capabilities of babies. As Mara McCullough pointed out, seeing a baby babble in sign language has been eye-opening for many, demonstrating that babies can grasp language in various forms from a very young age. Jane's signing is just like a hearing baby babbling in spoken language, only she does it with her hands. To delve deeper into this fascinating story and witness the incredible moment for yourself, read the full article and join the celebration of this linguistic milestone.
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by GMA Team