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Neurodivergent 10w
I wish sign language was a requirement, hate trying to communicate when I’m nonverbal and not a single soul knows what I need and my family gets mad at me :/
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Anonymous 10w

I tried taking asl for a year, and as I’m terrible at learning languages in general, it went not the best for me, but I do understand the sentiment behind this. While I’m not sure if I agree with making sign language required, we definitely need more general communication skills to be taught, as having your family upset with you shouldn’t be required either. I just wish there was an easier solution to all of this.

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Anonymous 10w

I’m an ASL interpreter who struggles with the same issues. Even in Rochester, it is a struggle when hospitalised.

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Anonymous 10w

Are you able to write down what you need?

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 10w

They don’t really understand me being nonverbal at all, or most things that have to do with my autism, so they probably wouldn’t care if I wrote it down, just get pissed that I “won’t just say it”

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Anonymous replying to -> nuggetnico 10w

I have a similar issue being nearly unable to learn new languages, plus I have hand issues so there are some signs I physically cannot make. I learned some basic signs, but I would not be able to hold a conversation. However me and my friend would text each other if they were nonverbal (even if we’re right next to each other

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