My Smart Hands with Kathryn

Specialties

My Smart Hands with Kathryn offers sign language classes for hearing babies, toddlers, and families. We offer classes and workshops that will give you the skills and knowledge you will need to communicate with your preverbal, hearing baby or toddler. We can also hold workshops for teachers and parents.

History

Established in 2009.

My Smart Hands started in Toronto, Canada and has grown to be one of the most respected signing companies in the world. I bought the franchise for here in Austin, TX in April 2012.

Meet the Business Owner

Kathryn S.

Business Owner

My passion for ASL started at the early age of 12 when I was introduced to a friend in school who was Deaf. In college at TX State University, I continued to study ASL as my foreign language while obtaining my degree in Communication Studies. I then went on to study 2 more years of ASL in the interpreting field at Austin Community College. Through working with the Deaf Community, I realized the power of sign and how it can help bridge the communication gap between a parent and child. I find it truly amazing how ASL can give a sense of relief to the parent, reduce frustration of the unknown, and of course, build the baby’s vocabulary at such a young age. I’ve recently experienced how ASL signs help with my own child as we were able to communicate with each other when he was 9 months old.

I look forward to reaching out to the community and spreading knowledge of ASL. Let’s get those fingers moving, and find out what’s moving in your child’s minds!