In a message dated 2/8/2006 8:19:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
lkpinette@ .net writes:
Hello, I'm a student in western Massachusetts.
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I'm right-handed in most regards, but I've found that it's easier
for me to use my left hand for one-handed signs.
I had some tests run on me (I have Asperger's Syndrome, which
apparently makes me an interesting study subject. I for my part
study neurotypicals without the aid of tests) and while I complete
almost all tasks with my right hand, there are a few involving
gross-motor skills which I do with my left. I can only think that
perhaps my body perceives sign language as being less complex a
matter than holding a pencil.
So, ...is it acceptable to use my left hand for one-handed signs,
for all that I'm right handed?
Thanks,
Peace, Truth, Liberty, and Justice,
Luke
Hey Luke,
No one in the Deaf community is going to "slug" you for signing one-handed
signs with your left hand.
They may notice it in the back of their mind as a small bit of communication
static, but they will understand you just fine.
The only one's who will mention it are ASL teachers, "interpreter trainers,"
or self-appointed ASL-police.
My advice would be to work on consistency even if it is "easier" now to
toggle back and forth. If you are going to do one handed signs with
your left hand, fine...just do ALL one-handed signs with your left hand.
Fingerspell left-handed too.
Cordially,
Dr. Bill
Also See:
One handed signing (1)
Also See "Right
or left handed signing"
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