Laura Payne is a former Teacher of the Deaf and sign language expert with a master’s in Education of the Deaf. Since leaving the classroom, she now teaches parents and educators how to effectively use sign language with 0-3 year old children through daily routines and play, fostering early communication, confidence, and language development. She is dedicated to promoting early communication in children using sign language through her training services, selfstudy courses, and social media. Laura lives in Texas with her husband and two young children.