United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Has anyone learned how to do sign language with just one hand? Where can I go for more info? Thanks.

Frankie learned some in 3rd grade because there was a deaf child in his class so the whole class was taught and he did very well using just his right hand The school system taught eric that was the little boys name he had a therapist that worked with him.
Mare

Check with any Early IE Program in your area and ask their Speech Therapist, or, the Speech Therapy Dept at your Children's Hospital.

Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI/69 & counting...

Thanks for the info!

Carolyn sounds like she has a good idea. If you don't find any answers there let me know and I can ask my sister. She was born profoundly deaf. There is a whole community of deaf people around here but unless you know a deaf person you probably wouldn't know about all the support for them.
Sue

Great Idea too, Sue.

Go ahead and ask your sister. I've always wanted to do Sign language.I can do 2 or 3 "hand signals", ie., "money" and "Restroom", "more" & that's about all I can remember from my working days in an IE program...LOL;
I've only been retired for 11 yrs!..watch out, MOms, you have to keep using what you learn or you lose it. [btw, too much stress does it too.

Anywhooo Sue, I'd like to know what your sister says. I can re-learn it!!

HUGS all around,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/69 & counting..


Message was edited by: Carolyn J

During my sophomore year at college I learned quite a bit of sign language! I have use of my affected arm but I wasn't able to do some of the sings completely correctly, but I have had encounters with people who are hearing impaired and they understand my sign just fine. most signs that you do with both hands you can adapt to do only with one and the words should be understood! GOOD LUCK!
~Mel, 20, LOBPI