Using American Sign Language for Early Learning
Learn more about the amazing benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the early years and how to support families who are deaf, hard of hearing, or use ASL.
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language that uses signs, facial expressions, and body movements to communicate. It is a natural, evolving language that has its own grammar and syntax, completely separate from English. ASL is predominantly used in the United States by a variety of people, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Learn more about the amazing benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) in the early years and how to support families who are deaf, hard of hearing, or use ASL.
American Sign Language (ASL) supports the learning of all infants and toddlers. Learn strategies for teaching and using ASL with young children and their families.
Explore resources to learn American Sign Language (ASL) signs, gain insights on the benefits of ASL for children’s development, and learn strategies for integrating ASL into your learning environments.
This clip is part of an introductory series to American Sign Language.
This clip is part of an introductory series to American Sign Language.
This clip is part of an introductory series to American Sign Language.
This clip is part of an introductory series to American Sign Language.
This clip is part of an introductory series to American Sign Language.
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