Posted on Mar 28, 2012 by paul
We have mentioned the benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) for many different populations (general, toddlers, etc.), but some may not consider how positive the experience can be for those with special needs. With the rise of autism, the need for communication with these individuals has also increased, and ASL can be a powerful […]
Read MorePosted on Mar 17, 2012 by paul
One population that may be overlooked when it comes to thoughts about American Sign Language is toddlers! That period in life is ripe for absorbing amazing amounts of information and engaging in active learning about the world, which of course includes acquiring language and other communication skills. What better time to learn ASL? Toddlers already […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 28, 2012 by paul
Earlier we spoke about general myths that many have about the deaf, and one area that people tend to have misunderstandings about is lipreading. As one might imagine, it is a very difficult skill to master. For starters, 60% of the English language is simply not visible on the lips, which places one attempting to […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 25, 2012 by paul
There are definite advantages to learning sign language for anyone interested in becoming more involved in the deaf community, but many may not realize the broad range of opportunities for professional interpreters. Much of the public may think that certified interpreters simply sign for speeches or perhaps at a school for the deaf, but there […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 14, 2012 by paul
It is easy when you are not a part of a particular subculture to innocently come to believe certain myths about that group. In the case of the deaf, there are some glaring misunderstandings that people may not realize they believe until giving it more thought. One significant myth is that ASL is universal. If […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 07, 2012 by paul
There are a wide variety of benefits to learning American Sign Language (ASL). Some might think that there is no point to studying ASL if they are not deaf or do not know others who are. Would it stop you from learning Spanish just because you are not of Spanish decent or have no plans […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 06, 2012 by paul
There are numerous American Sign Language websites online. And, you may not know which website to use. Here at ASLdeafined, we try to meet the needs of all our users. Listed below are many of our wonderful features we offer to every subscriber. If there is something you would like to see on our site, […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 03, 2012 by paul
ASLdeafined is getting a homepage makeover. At ASLdeafined, we are making great changes. Recently, we hired a deaf staff to provide online tutoring for individuals who seek extra help practicing their ASL skills. In addition, we continue to add new lessons, features, and content to our site. Please share our information with your friends and […]
Read MorePosted on Feb 01, 2012 by paul
Although you may feel that you are making some progress, sometimes it is easy to get rusty or run out of ideas for how you can improve your signing skills. Rather than repetitive activities, why not try something new and have fun at the same time? The more straightforward ways would be to watch ASL […]
Read MorePosted on Jan 28, 2012 by paul
There are a countless number of people who need to learn how to communicate with deaf family members. And, there are people that would like to learn American Sign Language for fun. If you know someone that has a want or passion to learn how to sign, please share our information with them. We offer […]
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