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Where did the ASL originate?

American Sign Language (ASL) originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It is based on French Sign Language and evolved from a combination of various sign languages used within Deaf communities in America.


What are the three main sources of influence on the early development of ASL?

The three main sources of influence on the early development of American Sign Language (ASL) were French Sign Language, Indigenous sign languages used by Deaf individuals in America, and home signs developed within Deaf communities to communicate with family members and peers. These influences contributed to the formation of ASL as a unique and distinct sign language.


A person who does sign language is called?

A person who does sign language is called a "sign language interpreter" if they are interpreting between spoken language and sign language, or a "sign language user" if they communicate primarily through sign language.


Who Came Up With Sign Language?

Sign language has evolved over time and is not attributed to a single individual. It has roots in various countries and cultures where Deaf communities have created their own systems of communication using gestures and visual cues. American Sign Language (ASL), for example, has influences from French Sign Language and indigenous sign languages used by Deaf communities in the United States.


Where historically is American sign language related?

American Sign Language (ASL) is related to French Sign Language (LSF), as it was heavily influenced by LSF due to the work of Laurent Clerc and Thomas Gallaudet in the early 19th century. The roots of ASL can also be traced back to Martha's Vineyard Sign Language, used on Martha's Vineyard in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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How early humans communicated?

by using sign language stupid


How did cro-magnon comunicate?

They would have had some form of language or a combination of sign language /vocal language. No one knows for sure what it would sound like since there is no written language or records to tell that info to historians. I doubt that they sounded like modern humans.


Where did sign language originate?

Sign languages are as old as spoken languages. They originated among early humans, just as spoken language did.There is a misconception that sign languages were invented by teachers to help deaf people. This is untrue.


How early can babies begin to sign language?

Babies can begin to learn sign language as early as 6 months old.


Why is there sign language?

Sign language exists because it fulfills a need: communication. A way to communicate is necessary for some people who: * can't hear very much * can't talk at all: in fact, sign language was used before verbal communication developed in early humans!


Why where cave paintings created?

To show a sign of respect to the modern humans (or the Cro-Magnons) who came across them(:


Which animals used sign language?

The only examples of sign language use in animals were some primates who were taught by humans. But they do not reproduce the full range of language when communicating with each other.


Are humans able to communicate with animals?

some strategies include, sign language(monkeys)


Do warning signs comunicate laws?

Many do. One example would be a no littering sign.


Where did the ASL originate?

American Sign Language (ASL) originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It is based on French Sign Language and evolved from a combination of various sign languages used within Deaf communities in America.


When can you start teaching a baby sign language to enhance their communication skills?

You can start teaching a baby sign language as early as 6-8 months old to enhance their communication skills.