Use of gestures, baby signs, and Sign Language to support expressive language skills can be very helpful for enhancing language skills. I talk about benefits and how to use the signs. Look up some of the signs that work for your toddler's communication needs and try them the next time your child wants to communicate a need. 

Signing Time - Teaching Sign Language to children of all abilities & ages.

11 Tips to Improve a Child’s Communication Using Signs (asha.org)

Hand Gestures Boost Spoken and Signed Language Learning | The ASHA Leader