In 1997, as a parent of a 1 year old, deaf child, I was told, "Don't bother trying to learn ASL, it's too hard and you'll never learn it." It's 20 years later and we're still hearing the same advice. Here's why I will not stop signing. Ever.
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Bilingual Benefits
Watch this video to find out what researchers have discovered about the powerful brain-boosting benefits of learning a second language for children and adults.
Learning ASL
American Sign Language is a linguistically complete language*. Like English and Spanish, it has its own unique vocabulary, syntax, grammar, idioms, and even dialects. Because ASL is a visual-spatial language, it engages both the left and the right hemisphere during use*.
Benefits of Sign Language for Kids
Research shows that learning sign language can have a positive impact on the cognitive development, language development, and social skills for children of all ages and abilities.