Learning TASL
This is hard work. First, there are at least three sign languages used by deaf or deaf-blind people. One is named after a man whose name I don't know and is some form of signed English. One is ASL, language of deaf people. A third is Signed Exact English, and the fourth is TASL, for deaf-blind people. I try to use as much ASL as possible, but must modify it with either English or by changing it so that it can be read by touch. Much ASL language meaning is conveyed not by just hand and arm movements, but by nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, body position in relation to others, etc. This is why sighted people who see ASL say it is a very beautiful language which reminds them of ballet.
Then add the complication of an ever changing language. Older speakers may use signs which aren't much used by younger people and there are new signs developing all the time, just like in any living language.
If you think about it, there was a time when words like "online, homophobia, tramp stamp" and abbreviations like "lol," weren't a part of English.
I try to learn a combo of ASL and Tasl with a little signed English. I like skipping unnecessary words so do Not like Signed Exact English. As I had painful tendonitis in right hand and arm Before starting TASL, why make worse with words like "the"?
After each hours long lesson, I write down all signs I remember and how to make. This not easy because must write which way Each palm faces, which way fingers point, (at ceiling, angled up, to right and down, left and up, etc.) for Each hand. Must pay attention to fingers spread, which ones spread, and position of thumb on each hand. Then must describe movement of each hand.
There can be several signs for same English word. Example: "light". Light source like bulb or lamp is one sign. Bright light is another, whole concept in one sign. Another variation for Flashing Light.
Never remember all signs taught in detail. So write in Braille after words I describe those I not remember. Best place I find to look up words is ASL University
So, I ask friend to look up signs not remember there. She describe and demonstrate them. I repeat until can write description in Braille, takes Many pages. Braille three pages to each page of print. Then practice each day.
Problem is Dr. Vicars uses both younger signs and only ASL because this what he teach. So from his description must try to remember TASL or signed English I been taught. Not always similarity, but Usually can figure it out and write correct description.
One lesson me learn a TASL sign for "go" next lesson may be told is wrong, shown ASL sign. Me trying to learn both so can talk to largest number of people.
Includeing (no ING in ASL) practice, takes at least two or two and a half hours a day. Me already busy, Very exhausting.
Sometimes me say to self, "No need learn all this, with cochlear implant as last resort, might never need." True, but no guarantees in life at all. Me have severe hearing loss, but hearing aids, make up a lot. Still, if Medicaid go next year, no more hearing aids, cost too much! Also, is always good to learn another language when possible. And me afraid of cochlear implant. Tell Dr. NOT until hearing aids no longer help. They not always work. And sudden constant Loud always noises you can't turn off send some people to psych. Ward. I hate surgery!
So not know if work hard to learn language I will not need or if be Very Thankful someday, could be any day, for another way to communicate.
Hard choice to keep work hard at it. Make hand and arm Hurt, me ice twice daily and take anti-inflamatory before lesson and day after also, sometimes.
This post Not written in either TASL or ASL. Some kind signed English, because English word order. To check out ASL, see ASL U.
This not in ASL but Spellcheck have a Fit! Not like anything I write! Me say "kiss a truck, me tired!"
Learning TASL
This is hard work. First, there are at least three sign languages used by deaf or deaf-blind people. One is named after a man whose name I don't know and is some form of signed English. One is ASL, language of deaf people. A third is Signed Exact English, and the fourth is TASL, for deaf-blind people. I try to use as much ASL as possible, but must modify it with either English or by changing it so that it can be read by touch. Much ASL language meaning is conveyed not by just hand and arm movements, but by nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, body position in relation to others, etc. This is why sighted people who see ASL say it is a very beautiful language which reminds them of ballet.
Then add the complication of an ever changing language. Older speakers may use signs which aren't much used by younger people and there are new signs developing all the time, just like in any living language.
If you think about it, there was a time when words like "online, homophobia, tramp stamp" and abbreviations like "lol," weren't a part of English.
I try to learn a combo of ASL and Tasl with a little signed English. I like skipping unnecessary words so do Not like Signed Exact English. As I had painful tendonitis in right hand and arm Before starting TASL, why make worse with words like "the"?
After each hours long lesson, I write down all signs I remember and how to make. This not easy because must write which way Each palm faces, which way fingers point, (at ceiling, angled up, to right and down, left and up, etc.) for Each hand. Must pay attention to fingers spread, which ones spread, and position of thumb on each hand. Then must describe movement of each hand.
There can be several signs for same English word. Example: "light". Light source like bulb or lamp is one sign. Bright light is another, whole concept in one sign. Another variation for Flashing Light.
Never remember all signs taught in detail. So write in Braille after words I describe those I not remember. Best place I find to look up words is ASL University
So, I ask friend to look up signs not remember there. She describe and demonstrate them. I repeat until can write description in Braille, takes Many pages. Braille three pages to each page of print. Then practice each day.
Problem is Dr. Vicars uses both younger signs and only ASL because this what he teach. So from his description must try to remember TASL or signed English I been taught. Not always similarity, but Usually can figure it out and write correct description.
One lesson me learn a TASL sign for "go" next lesson may be told is wrong, shown ASL sign. Me trying to learn both so can talk to largest number of people.
Includeing (no ING in ASL) practice, takes at least two or two and a half hours a day. Me already busy, Very exhausting.
Sometimes me say to self, "No need learn all this, with cochlear implant as last resort, might never need." True, but no guarantees in life at all. Me have severe hearing loss, but hearing aids, make up a lot. Still, if Medicaid go next year, no more hearing aids, cost too much! Also, is always good to learn another language when possible. And me afraid of cochlear implant. Tell Dr. NOT until hearing aids no longer help. They not always work. And sudden constant Loud always noises you can't turn off send some people to psych. Ward. I hate surgery!
So not know if work hard to learn language I will not need or if be Very Thankful someday, could be any day, for another way to communicate.
Hard choice to keep work hard at it. Make hand and arm Hurt, me ice twice daily and take anti-inflamatory before lesson and day after also, sometimes.
This post Not written in either TASL or ASL. Some kind signed English, because English word order. To check out ASL, see ASL U.
This not in ASL but Spellcheck have a Fit! Not like anything I write! Me say "kiss a truck, me tired!"
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