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What language do deaf adults and children use to communicate?

April 26, 2017adults children Communicate deaf Language

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What language do deaf adults and children use to communicate?

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Answer — Typically, deaf adults and children use American Sign Language (ASL). Families with members attending a residential school (former Nebraska School for the Deaf/Iowa School for the Deaf) rely on ASL for communication. Those with mainstream (public school) education, or many acquiring deafness at a late age, may use Signing Exact English (S.E.E.), or lip reading. An individual’s family background may dictate language choice.