Does anyone here know someone deaf? I’m starting to learn asl and make a career out of speech therapy with special needs kids. I’m getting more into it and wanted to give my children, who will also be learning to sign, a sign name. But I read that it’s something a deaf person has to “gift” you with. I wanted to know if this was true. Thanks.
Well I’m glad I asked! Im wanting to adopt a child that’s deaf and I wanna work within the community so it’s better to know now. Thank you!
Yes that’s true. And it’s also rude to ask for one, like you said it’s something they gift you with not something you can ask for. Until you are given one you just spell your name
@aussiexjane, neither did I. My mom grew up learning sign from a friend whose brother was deaf and never knew this either.