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MissQueenBk

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Hello All!!

I started my ASL journey for my now 8-year-old daughter.  She is hearing (as am I), but she has a speech delay. She picked up on the signs her speech therapist would use quickly. My husband and I knew then that this would be another mode of communication for her. She now uses her AAC device, ASL, and she is still advancing gradually with trying to speak words. I started the journey for her, and as I moved into an intermediate course, I knew that the more I learned, the more I could teach her. I desire to strengthen my signing and facial expressions in this community, and I hope that my example will inspire more parents to add ASL as a mode of communication for their speech-delayed children. 

I look forward to growing and practicing here. 🙂

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That’s wonderful! Starting ASL for your daughter is such a meaningful way to support her communication, and it’s great that she’s already picking up signs alongside her AAC device. Learning alongside her not only strengthens your own skills but also models communication in a natural, encouraging way. Focusing on facial expressions and fluid signing will make your interactions even richer, and your example could definitely inspire other parents to explore ASL with their children. This community sounds like a great place to grow and practice together.

 
 
 
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