American sign language (ASL)
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Introduction
A complex language that uses signs made with the hands & other movements, including facial expressions & body postures. It is one of several communication options available to deaf people. It is the 1st language of many deaf North Americans. ASL is the 4th most commonly used language in the United States.
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References
- ↑ American Sign Language http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/asl.asp