If you noticed an infant wanted a ball but couldn't reach it and you were interested in developing a sign for ball, you should:
A. Form a ball like hand sign, say ball and give it to him.
B. Wait until he made a sign before giving the ball
What do you think?
I'd go with A
Yes, A is the answer.
I think it would be A.
The answer to this question would be option A: Form a ball-like hand sign, say "ball," and give it to the infant.
When it comes to developing a sign for a specific object or concept, it is important to initiate the sign by modeling it for the individual. In this case, since the infant wants a ball but cannot reach it, you can create a sign for "ball" by forming a ball-like hand shape with your own hands, say the word "ball" while signing it, and then give the ball to the infant. This way, you are introducing the sign and reinforcing its meaning through verbal and physical cues at the same time.
Option B, waiting until the infant makes a sign before giving the ball, might not be the most effective approach in this scenario. Infants are still learning and developing their language and communication skills, so it is important to actively model and introduce signs to support their language acquisition process.