Hello ASL Heroes!!! Hey, I could really use your help. If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you. A small monthly donation from you would instantly make a big difference here at the studio because teachers don’t earn much and I could use some help paying for server and domain hosting for Lifeprint.com. Right now you can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here and a few clicks later you too will be a true “ASL Hero!” www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G For more donation options, see: Lifeprint.com/donate Thanks! - Dr. Bill
I recently lost the ability to speak, and for months was struggling with how to refer to myself, as it seems like most ASL resources focus on deaf terminology. Also, as someone who cannot speak and is also autistic,it is difficult to convey that I cannot speak, but am not traditionally non-verbal as in selective mutism. I did not feel comfortable at all in referring to myself as mute, so I started by signing “not speaking” and now usually sign “can’t speak”, so it was nice to see so many palatable options. We use a lot of your videos in one of my sign language classes, so I knew it would be helpful. Thank you!
Another great video and pretty important for people like me, who started dabbling in ASL and quickly see one (probably the "mute") version of "nonverbal" and only use that, when there are many more correct ways to describe someone who just prefers not talking in certain situations.
How to use ASL University to learn sign language for free: 1. Visit Lifeprint.com and become familiar with the ASL University website. 2. Bookmark the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html 3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page: ua-cam.com/users/Lifeprint-signsplaylists 4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm 5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm 6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See: facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/ 7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome. To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm Ways to support the ASL University channel: 1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at UA-cam.com/billvicars 2. Click the “subscribe” button at UA-cam.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet) 3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos. 4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see). 5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu 6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc (For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ ) 7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G 8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com Thanks!
I had a mute cat, it took me a while to realize, he communicated through hisses, a very very loving cat. ASL has greatly expanded my own communication options, abilities, it's definitely a superpower~
Languages have nuances. The word "listen" and the word "hear" have different meanings. A challenge is that just because some people know the different meanings of any particular sign doesn't mean that everyone does. Another challenge is that language evolves. The use and meaning of a sign can change over time.
I love this video. As someone who started losing his hearing only 10 years ago, I can fluently speak English "like a hearing person", but I really, really don't want to talk if I can avoid it. People think it's weird, like I'm just irrationally worried about how I'll sound, but there's a lot of good reasons -- I have a tendency to talk over people because I can't hear them, I can't modulate my volume to the environment, etc. I'll now tell people I'm "nonverbal" or "selectively mute", because those describe me well.
Please note that nonverbal is for people who are unable to talk all the time (even when they absolutely have to), and selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where you cannot talk in some situations because of your anxiety! There are probably other words that could better describe your experience, like nonvocal! (The signs would probably still apply for being a different language and different context, but please be careful using the written words)
Of possible interest from an article at Wondermind regarding the meaning of nonverbal: "This has two meanings, says licensed psychologist David Tzall, PsyD. The first official definition is an adjective that describes communicating without words by choice. Think: shrugging your shoulders or discreetly grabbing your friend to make sure they clocked your mutual’s wild statement too. The second interpretation, while not an official clinical definition, describes when someone is only able to communicate using a few words, is totally mute, or is limited to expressing themselves through pointing or grunting, Dr. Tzall explains. This form of being nonverbal is not a choice and can impact a person’s functioning and quality of life, Dr. Tzall adds." Source / reference: www.wondermind.com/article/going-nonverbal/#:~:text=The%20first%20official%20definition%20is,your%20mutual's%20wild%20statement%20too.
This has been really helpful, I believe I could have selective mutism, it's become extremely difficult to talk when I'm panicking or stressed. I've been trying to learn asl again and hopefully one day I'll be able to effectively communicate during a panic attack.
Is there a way to say “verbal shutdown”? I’m most likely autistic (waiting on evaluation) and I experience episodes where I’m unable to speak due to stress/overstimulation. I’ve heard that some nonverbal people in the community don’t like when people who can speak sometimes say they’re “going nonverbal” or use “nonverbal” to describe themselves because to them, “nonverbal” should be reserved for those who cannot speak whatsoever. So a newer term I’ve seen lately is “verbal shutdown” which describes a state where someone is unable to speak for a period of time due to overwhelm/overstimulation but can speak at other times. I suppose I could use mute but technically mutism is its own separate condition from what I’ve learned and I don’t think it describes me well.
@@sign-language omg thanks for the reply! I still don’t think selective mutism quite fits at least in terms of English but for my own purposes in ASL and communicating with family I think the sign conveys the meaning close enough :)
Perhaps "verbal shutdown" might be thought of as an event experienced by individuals who have the condition of "selective mutism." A definition of selective mutism is: "Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in which a person who is otherwise capable of speech becomes unable to speak when exposed to specific situations, specific places, or to specific people, one or multiple of which serving as triggers. This is caused by the freeze response. (Source: Wikipedia) "Verbal shutdown" is a way of stating "become unable to speak." The sign (in the link I shared) does indeed seem to fit the concept of verbal shutdown.
I should watch more videos. I have a medical condition that causes me to go mute for a few minutes, several hours, or even days. I know only a bit of sign language, which would be beneficial when I'm unable to speak. This is particularly important when members of the deaf community visit my workplace. I believe it would be considerate to learn some sign language to communicate with them.
Hello ASL Heroes!!!
Hey, I could really use your help.
If you’ve enjoyed having access to an expert in ASL you can help me continue my work for you.
A small monthly donation from you would instantly make a big difference here at the studio because teachers don’t earn much and I could use some help paying for server and domain hosting for Lifeprint.com.
Right now you can help out a humble (not to mention kind, caring, generous, compassionate, helpful, friendly, fair, and hard-working) ASL teacher -- just go here and a few clicks later you too will be a true “ASL Hero!”
www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
For more donation options, see: Lifeprint.com/donate
Thanks!
- Dr. Bill
Dear Bill...🤗... I had a few setbacks.. but, i will email and chip-in, I hope, for sept... you have been my best help!🏆
You are very kind Liz!
🙏🏽 TYSM for this!!! My kiddo has selective mutism and I’m learning ASL to make sure she always has a way to communicate.
Thank you for being proactive!
Kudos to you! Your kid might not appreciate it until they are much older but the benefit is still there all the same.
I recently lost the ability to speak, and for months was struggling with how to refer to myself, as it seems like most ASL resources focus on deaf terminology. Also, as someone who cannot speak and is also autistic,it is difficult to convey that I cannot speak, but am not traditionally non-verbal as in selective mutism. I did not feel comfortable at all in referring to myself as mute, so I started by signing “not speaking” and now usually sign “can’t speak”, so it was nice to see so many palatable options. We use a lot of your videos in one of my sign language classes, so I knew it would be helpful. Thank you!
YES I have selective mutism and I got lots of nonverbal friends, happy to see our signs :D
Another great video and pretty important for people like me, who started dabbling in ASL and quickly see one (probably the "mute") version of "nonverbal" and only use that, when there are many more correct ways to describe someone who just prefers not talking in certain situations.
How to use ASL University to learn sign language for free:
1. Visit Lifeprint.com and become familiar with the ASL University website.
2. Bookmark the official ASLU UA-cam master playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PL6akqFwEeSpiLwRFA3ZvuOWMwPXwI7NqA.html
3. For quick reviews (to prevent memory extinction) bookmark the "Signs" channel playlist page:
ua-cam.com/users/Lifeprint-signsplaylists
4. If you use a desktop or laptop computer you can look up signs using this page: www.lifeprint.com/search.htm
5. If you use a mobile device you can look up signs using this page:
www.lifeprint.com/search/index.htm
6. If you can’t find a sign after using the search options at Lifeprint.com then consider applying to join the Lifeprint-ASLU Facebook group and asking your question there. See:
facebook.com/groups/Lifeprint.ASLU/
7. Go through the ASLU Lessons for free:
www.lifeprint.com/asl101/lessons/lessons.htm
Your comments, questions, or suggestions are always welcome.
To contact Dr. Bill Vicars, see: www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-layout/contact.htm
Ways to support the ASL University channel:
1. Click the “thumb up” (like) icon on videos at UA-cam.com/billvicars
2. Click the “subscribe” button at UA-cam.com/billvicars (if you haven't done so yet)
3. Click the “Share” link and share the videos.
4. Visit the “ASLU” bookstore at www.lifeprint.com/bookstore/bookstore.htm (feel free to suggest new products that you would like to see).
5. Buy some ASL University “official” clothing at: ASLU gear: teespring.com/stores/aslu
6. Subscribe to the ASLU subscription site: asl.tc
(For information see: lifeprint.com/asltc/ )
7. Donate via: www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=64QMBRBXQSV6G
8. For other donation options, see: www.Lifeprint.com/donate.htm If you have any friends who might be in a position to do so you might want to consider inviting them to donate -- thus supporting Deaf children and the promotion of free sign language resources via Lifeprint.com
Thanks!
I really appreciate how thorough these explanations are.
I had a mute cat, it took me a while to realize, he communicated through hisses, a very very loving cat. ASL has greatly expanded my own communication options, abilities, it's definitely a superpower~
Thank you for clarifying active hearing/ listening vs General hearing. I never knew the difference.
Languages have nuances. The word "listen" and the word "hear" have different meanings.
A challenge is that just because some people know the different meanings of any particular sign doesn't mean that everyone does. Another challenge is that language evolves. The use and meaning of a sign can change over time.
I love this video. As someone who started losing his hearing only 10 years ago, I can fluently speak English "like a hearing person", but I really, really don't want to talk if I can avoid it. People think it's weird, like I'm just irrationally worried about how I'll sound, but there's a lot of good reasons -- I have a tendency to talk over people because I can't hear them, I can't modulate my volume to the environment, etc. I'll now tell people I'm "nonverbal" or "selectively mute", because those describe me well.
Please note that nonverbal is for people who are unable to talk all the time (even when they absolutely have to), and selective mutism is an anxiety disorder where you cannot talk in some situations because of your anxiety! There are probably other words that could better describe your experience, like nonvocal! (The signs would probably still apply for being a different language and different context, but please be careful using the written words)
Of possible interest from an article at Wondermind regarding the meaning of nonverbal:
"This has two meanings, says licensed psychologist David Tzall, PsyD. The first official definition is an adjective that describes communicating without words by choice. Think: shrugging your shoulders or discreetly grabbing your friend to make sure they clocked your mutual’s wild statement too.
The second interpretation, while not an official clinical definition, describes when someone is only able to communicate using a few words, is totally mute, or is limited to expressing themselves through pointing or grunting, Dr. Tzall explains. This form of being nonverbal is not a choice and can impact a person’s functioning and quality of life, Dr. Tzall adds."
Source / reference:
www.wondermind.com/article/going-nonverbal/#:~:text=The%20first%20official%20definition%20is,your%20mutual's%20wild%20statement%20too.
This has been really helpful, I believe I could have selective mutism, it's become extremely difficult to talk when I'm panicking or stressed. I've been trying to learn asl again and hopefully one day I'll be able to effectively communicate during a panic attack.
Is there a way to say “verbal shutdown”? I’m most likely autistic (waiting on evaluation) and I experience episodes where I’m unable to speak due to stress/overstimulation. I’ve heard that some nonverbal people in the community don’t like when people who can speak sometimes say they’re “going nonverbal” or use “nonverbal” to describe themselves because to them, “nonverbal” should be reserved for those who cannot speak whatsoever. So a newer term I’ve seen lately is “verbal shutdown” which describes a state where someone is unable to speak for a period of time due to overwhelm/overstimulation but can speak at other times. I suppose I could use mute but technically mutism is its own separate condition from what I’ve learned and I don’t think it describes me well.
Look up the phrase "selective mutism" and see if that feels like a good fit.
Then see this sign:
ua-cam.com/video/wFoKydtDA04/v-deo.html
@@sign-language omg thanks for the reply! I still don’t think selective mutism quite fits at least in terms of English but for my own purposes in ASL and communicating with family I think the sign conveys the meaning close enough :)
Perhaps "verbal shutdown" might be thought of as an event experienced by individuals who have the condition of "selective mutism."
A definition of selective mutism is:
"Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder in which a person who is otherwise capable of speech becomes unable to speak when exposed to specific situations, specific places, or to specific people, one or multiple of which serving as triggers. This is caused by the freeze response. (Source: Wikipedia)
"Verbal shutdown" is a way of stating "become unable to speak."
The sign (in the link I shared) does indeed seem to fit the concept of verbal shutdown.
@@sign-language that makes sense, thank you!
Great lesson, thanks for this. Been so busy lately finally had time to watch it 🤓🙂
I should watch more videos. I have a medical condition that causes me to go mute for a few minutes, several hours, or even days. I know only a bit of sign language, which would be beneficial when I'm unable to speak. This is particularly important when members of the deaf community visit my workplace. I believe it would be considerate to learn some sign language to communicate with them.
nice ASL video
I’ve never heard of self mutism
it’s good to know
These are very helpful! Thank you!
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