Definition
Programs that teach individuals with hearing impairments and others who have an interest to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL), a visual/manual communication system with its own syntax and vocabulary. ASL uses a combination of hand and body movements to represent words, ideas, objects, actions and other concepts; and is recognized as a true language in its own right. It is used extensively in the deaf community and is taught as the person's primary language with English as a second language. Also included are programs that teach preverbal infants and toddlers to use ASL as a way of communicating their needs.
URL Name
LR-8000-0500-800-05
Third Level Code
LR-8000
Taxonomy Code
LR-8000.0500-800.05
Parent Code
LR-8000.0500-800
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LR
Fifth Level Code
LR-8000-0500-800
Fourth Level Code
LR-8000-0500
Use References
Amerslan Instruction, Ameslan Instruction, ASL Instruction, Baby American Sign Language Instruction, Baby ASL Instruction, Infant American Sign Language Instruction, Infant ASL Instruction
Publication Status
Online