True or False
ASL is a universal language.
False. ASL is not universal.
What does ASL stand for?
American Sign Language
What does the capital 'D' in “Deaf” typically refer to?
Cultural identity
Where are feminie signs located?
Should SLPs teach ASL as part of their scope of practice?
No.
Deaf people don't always want to be "fixed."
True. A lot of Deaf individuals don't want a fix of hearing aids or cochlear implants.
ASL is primarily used in which two countries?
United States and Canada
Name one core value of Deaf culture.
1. Visual Communication
2. Shared experiences
3. Community
4. Identity and Pride
Where are masculine signs located?
Above your nose.
Why is cultural competence important for SLPs?
It leads to better clinical outcomes.
All Deaf people use ASL.
False. The Deaf community is diverse. Some use Signed Exact English (SEE), some prefer spoken English with speechreading, and others use Cued Speech or home signs.
True or False: ASL is a signed version of English.
False.
What does it mean to use "identity-first" language?
Putting the identity before the person.
Deaf individual vs. a person who is deaf.
Sign the numbers 1-10
1, 2, 3....
Name one way SLPs can show cultural responsiveness.
1. Using interpreters
2. Learning basic ASL
3. Being a center or advocate for Deaf voices
Lip-reading is reliable.
False. Lip-reading isn't always reliable. In reality, it’s only about 30-45% accurate under the best conditions. Lip-reading is often used in combination with other strategies, but it should never be assumed to be enough for communication.
In ASL, these two elements are essential for conveying grammar, such as sentence type and subject shifts.
Facial expressions and spatial use
True or False: Facial expression and body language are optional in ASL.
False. Facial expressions and body language are part of the grammar, not just emotion like in spoken English.
Sign "My name is...."
My name is.....
What is one website you can use to find a sign you don't know.
1. Handspeak
2. Signing Savvy
Hearing technology means full access to sound.
False. Hearing aids and cochlear implants do not restore normal hearing. They provide access to sound, but that access is variable.
Give an example of how this past-tense sentence is formed in ASL.
"I went to the store."
STORE+I+GO+FINISH
What major shift occurred in Deaf education in the late 1800s?
The Oralist Movement, where ASL was banned from schools
Sign the alphabet
A,B,C.....
Why should SLPs collaborate with Deaf professionals?
To respect Deaf identity and language and provide well-rounded care.