Have you ever heard about or wondered how sign language relates to autism?

We took a look and found some resources on this topic! If this interests you too, have a look!

It not only covers some of the pros, but also some of the cons related to learning sign language as an autistic person.

From Diversity and Ability comes a post titled: Proud to be Deaf and Autistic; celebrating Sign Language Week and Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

Here was one particularly impactful quote that stood out to us:

“For the first time, I felt included and that I could truly express myself, and my feelings. Through learning BSL, the grammar, structure, and syntax, as well as aspects such as the need for facial expressions, it has taught me so much more than ‘just a language’.”

– Team Lingvano

Want more ways to learn about d/Deaf culture and sign language communities? Start exploring with the Instagrammers and Podcasters in this email!

@thatdeafamily: Deaf Latinx Fam + Deaf Culture/Lifestyle + ASL Advocate

@somedeafguy: Just some Deaf guy that can hear and speak with the help of Cochlear Implants living in both Deaf and Hearing world.

@cheyennaclearbrook: deaf / mama / pnw🌲🇨🇦

@rikkipoynter: Possessed by a deaf demon.⁣ Accessibility, disability, & writing.⁣ & other mayhem.⁣Child abuse survivor.

@tjandkylee: Just a father and daughter duo having a blast 🙂 Hearing parents, daughter deaf with CI / ASL

@deaftimesthreeandme: Deaf Dad +Hearing Mom 💜2 Deaf kids💜

What the Deaf?: Two best friends, who happen to be deaf! Join us as we talk about life, share fun stories, and answer all of your burning questions. Trust us when we say NOTHING is off-limits! We’ve heard it all…well we’ve seen it.

The Other Side of Deaf: Host Crystal Hand dives into the hot topics in the deaf community from all sides in hopes to bring unity and understanding to this community and those that work with them so we can make the world a more deaf friendly place.

Our Deaf Ways: About everyday life as a Deaf person. Deaf people from all walks of life share stories and perspectives on Deaf Ways, celebrating Deaf culture and language.

– Team Lingvano

Whether you’re learning ASL because you are going deaf yourself, know someone who is Deaf, are learning for curiosity or fun, or something completely different – there are many reasons for why learning to sign is a good idea.

Here at Lingvano, we aim to support you as best as we can on your ASL learning journey. To help us do this better, we would love to know more about why you chose to start learning ASL.

If you’re open to sharing, just click this link and fill out the 3-5 minute survey there.

We look forward to hearing from you!

– Team Lingvano

We haven’t seen you in a little while! How’s it been going with your goal to learn American Sign Language?

Remember – all it takes is one lesson a day to stick with your goal. Don’t give up yet – jump back in this evening and get one more lesson in.

We know you can do it!

Lots of people who start ASL can lose steam early-on.

Learning sign language can improve the way your brain functions – and research also shows learning a 2nd language can even help protect against the effects of Alzheimers!

We’re so glad that you decided to join us in learning sign language! To help you get the most out of your learning journey, we’ve got a useful tip to share.

Did you know you can look up signs for English words by using the ASL dictionary 📖 ?

In the dictionary, you can find out how to sign words like:
❤️ Love
🤱Mom
👨‍🍼 Dad
😊 Happy
🔢 Numbers

And so much more. Try looking a sign up in dictionary for yourself! It’s available in the web and app version in the bottom row of icons in the home screen.

Happy learning.

– Team Lingvano

We can’t wait for you to learn the sign for “poetry” ✨📄

Why don’t you take a sneak peak and look it up in the dictionary?

It’s great to have you on board at Lingvano – and the world is just a tiny bit better thanks to you signing up for ASL lessons. After all, learning sign language is one small thing you can do to make the world a more inclusive place 🤗

When you have a chance today or tomorrow, we encourage you to log back in and learn how to greet another person in ASL!

Wouldn’t you like to learn how to sign a simple and welcoming phrase like “hello! how are you” in ASL?

Don’t confuse this sign for “what!”

Jump in and learn how – it only takes 2 minutes!

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