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Sign language

Sign language is the use of hand and body movements to communicate. It includes hand movements for entire words or phrases and finger positions for each letter of the alphabet.

Sign language may help people who are not able to pronounce words clearly or who are hard of hearing. A qualified professional teaches sign language.

Teaching a child sign language does not delay a child's ability to talk if they are able to learn to talk.

Current as of: September 27, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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Sign language

Sign language is the use of hand and body movements to communicate. It includes hand movements for entire words or phrases and finger positions for each letter of the alphabet.

Sign language may help people who are not able to pronounce words clearly or who are hard of hearing. A qualified professional teaches sign language.

Teaching a child sign language does not delay a child's ability to talk if they are able to learn to talk.

Current as of: September 27, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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