| Term | American Sign Language Instruction |
|---|---|
| Code | LR-8000.0500-800.05 |
| 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. |
| Created | 1/15/08 |
| Changed | 8/6/13 |
| Use References |
Amerslan Instruction Ameslan Instruction ASL Instruction Baby American Sign Language Instruction Baby ASL Instruction Infant American Sign Language Instruction Infant ASL Instruction |
| See Also References | |
| External Classification Terms |
Deaf & Hearing Impaired Centers (NTE P87) Health (CAN HC-300) Health Care (USA HC-300) Outpatient Rehabilitation (UW 2.1.04.02) Rehabilitation of Hearing Impaired (NPC E12.10) Rehabilitative Care (NTE E50) |
| Related Concepts |
Deafness/Hearing Impairments Disabilities |
| Facet | Service |
| Comments | |
| Bibliographic References | "Modes of Communication", Author: Molly R. Simonson, M.S., South Charleston, West Virginia, http://www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/Models%20of%20Communication.ppt |
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