Sign Language Words and Sources

Individuals with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) often face hearing loss well after completion of establishing spoken language. More specifically commonly between late-teen years to late-twenties.

However, the biggest concern is often the time frame from when an individual knows they might go deaf and when they will become deaf is sometimes only weeks or months, and not enough time to learn sign language enough for immediate needs in medical environments.

1. Learn First - Important ASL Signs

A-Z 0-10 Help Interpreter Doctor Nurse Sleep Pain Medicine Dizzy Water Bathroom

Yes No Food Drink Water Coffee / Tea / Sugar / Milk Do Want What Which Why

2. Sign Language Sources

1. Lifeprint

* ABC's and Common Sign Words - Good way to start Learning Sign Language
- www.lifeprint.com

2. ASL Pro

* ABC's and Common Sign Words - Good way to start Learning Sign Language
- www.aslpro.cc

3. American Sign Language Dictionary

Common Sign Words
- www.handspeak.com

4. Baby Sign Language

For infant and toddler early communication
- www.babysignlanguage.com

5. ASL Search

ABCs, Academics, Animals, Baby Signs, Clothing, Colors, Common Signs, Date/Time, Emotions, Food and Drink, Geography, Health, Holidays, Home, Medical, Nature, Numbers, Occupations, People, Phrases, Places, Recreation, Religion, School, Seasons, Shapes, Sports, Technology, Transportation, and Weather.
- www.aslsearch.com

6. ASL-STEMS Forum

Enabling American Sign Language to grow in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) (Source may have discontinued additions of words in 2009)
- aslstem.cs.washington.edu