Melissa Vandergriff integrates ASL into her curriculum with her class of infants at The Learning Experience in Bel Air. The class takes part in circle time where Vandergriff sings and signs to engage the 6 week to 12 month olds. (Abigail Olear/Staff)
Melissa Radigraff, who has been a program leader for three years and works with the infant classes, said she has seen reduced meltdowns as her students are now able to communicate their needs before they can speak.