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Heartwarming Moment Deaf Toddler Surprises Mom With Sign Language

Heartwarming Moment Deaf Toddler Surprises Mom With Sign Language

Summary

A video of a deaf toddler named Timmy using sign language surprised his family and gained attention online. Timmy, 13 months old, signed "all done" after eating, which moved his mother, Elle Miller, to tears. The family has been learning sign language since birth to communicate with Timmy, who was confirmed deaf at 2 months old.

Key Facts

  • Timmy, a 13-month-old deaf toddler, signed "all done" after finishing his meal.
  • His mother, Elle Miller, shared the emotional moment on TikTok, where the video got over 140,000 views.
  • Timmy was suspected to be deaf at birth and was confirmed at two months old.
  • The family began learning American Sign Language (ASL) soon after Timmy's birth.
  • They aim to fit Timmy with a bone anchored hearing aid (BAHA) to potentially help him hear.
  • The family received positive reactions online after sharing Timmy's progress.
  • Before learning to sign, Timmy first used the sign for "yay" on November 5.
  • Elle Miller expressed gratitude for the journey and the support received.
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