Signing in My World: Sign Language for Kids

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Brief Introduction to American Sign Language ASL Many people who are deaf or hard of hearing use ASL to talk Hearing people may also learn ASL to communicate with deaf friends and family members Signs can be very different from one another Signs may use one or both hands Sometimes signs have more than one step For other signs you must move your entire body If there is no sign for a word you can fingerspell it People use facial expressions when they sign They smile when signing good news They frown when signing sad news Body language is also important Someone might sign slowly to show that he or she is very tired It's important to remember that learning to sign is like learning any language ASL becomes easier with practice and patience 4