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Subject: Re: Deaf autistics using sign language


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lisakirlis
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Date Posted: 11:26:49 03/19/05 Sat
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In reply to: Natalie Franklin 's message, "Deaf autistics using sign language" on 10:26:22 12/01/03 Mon

>Hi,
>
>My name is Natalie and I am a CNA (certified nursing
>assistant) who works in a facility for persons with
>disabilities. I am also a sign language interpreter.
>I also work part-time at a non-profit organization
>that works with employment-related needs of persons
>with disabilities. At the facility where I am a CNA,
>there are two persons who are deaf and also autistic.
>They use very little sign language.
>
>Does anyone out there have any experience or research
>concerning deaf autistics who use sign language? The
>non-profit work-related organization where I work is
>starting a program to address independent living
>skills of deaf individuals, and as a sign language
>interpreter who is comfortable using ASL, I have been
>trying to find information on deaf autistics who use
>sign language, but I have been unable to find any web
>sites with this info. Can anyone help me?
>
>Thanks a million,
>Natalie
Dear Natalie,
I HAVE A 8 YR OLD SON WHO IS PROFOUNDLY DEAF AND AUTISTIC.He is doing great using sign language to communicate.Have ang questions i might be able to help with.feel free to email me. lisa

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