The Five Parameters: Handshape & Palm Orientation
You may wonder, what makes a sign a sign? Since ASL is a visual-gestural language, signs are created to give context and understanding....
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Signing Communication for Deaf and Hearing Individuals
The ever popular question; “Why do Deaf people talk with their hands?” is always at the forefront for anyone learning Sign Language. For...
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Express Love With ASL
There are many facial expressions that can show love! Some of the most common ones include a gentle smile, a warm gaze, a soft touch on...
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ASL Interpreters at the Superbowl
ASL interpreters sign the national anthem using a combination of handshapes and facial expressions to communicate the lyrics of the song....
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Why First Responders Should Know Sign Language
First responders, such as firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, should learn sign language for a number of reasons. Knowing sign...
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When to Stop Using Sign Language
It's important to continue to use sign language with children for as long as it is helpful for them to understand their environment and...
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Sign Language Helps Early Educators Communicate with Students
Sign language can be an incredibly valuable tool for early educators to communicate with their students. It is one of the most effective...
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Five Things People Do Wrong When Learning ASL And How To Correct It
Not learning good Deaf etiquette: It’s important to learn the rules of communication and respect when learning ASL. Not taking the time...
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Tips for asking your Childcare provider to use Signs
Simple signing can be a great way to communicate with your little one and improve their early language development. To ask your Childcare...
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How to encourage your spouse to use sign language with your child
Start by explaining to your spouse why learning sign language with your child is important and beneficial. Explain the potential...
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Benefits of Baby Signs at Home and in School
Families with babies frequently reported the frustration of not being able to understand what their infant or child is thinking or...
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Sign Language for Children with Disabilities
In a previous blog we discussed how sign language helps develop the Broca's Area in able bodied children and how the early development of...
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Fine Motor Skills Development
Fine motor skills are typically thought of as the small movements of the hands and upper extremities. Fine motor skills include acts such...
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What is ASL & Its Variations
The primarily recognized language of the American Deaf Community is American Sign Language (ASL).
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Sign Language and Motor & Cognitive Development
While physical development goes hand in hand with cognitive development, we can see how a child's motor skills can impact...
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Importance of Facial Expressions
Sign language is not simply using your hands in order to communicate. In fact, much more goes into the use of sign language...
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Does Baby Sign Language Slow Speech Development
In our post “A Baby's Language Development” we noted the false theory that sign language can slow the development...
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A Baby's Language Development
A major milestone in your baby's development is their development of language skills...
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