William Paul White

William Paul White never planned on becoming a baby sign language instructor, but when he realized the impact that signing with his own children had on their communication skills and cognitive development, he was inspired to create his own baby sign language curriculum. William has since brought baby sign language classes to more than 13,000 families, helping parents and caregivers communicate with their children long before their babies are able to speak verbally. Signs of a Happy Baby consolidates his teaching into a comprehensive resource for families, including a photo dictionary with easy-to-follow photos of fun and practical American Sign Language (ASL) signs, and tips for integrating sign language into everyday activities. As a dancer, William appreciates how physically expressive sign language is. And, with his degree in psychobiology (the study of behavior from a biological approach), sign language appeals to his love of how the brain processes and learns language. William is passionate about the importance of early communication with children. “As you grow your signing vocabulary and teach signing to your child, you’ll build a window into your child’s world,” says William. “You’ll discover a special place, filled with what delights, intrigues, and fascinates your baby. Your life will never be the same.” William and his co-author/wife, Kathleen Ann Harper, are parents to two sons who still sign. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area.