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Originally Posted by jillio
So true. And a perfect example of what I mean when I say that other cognitive skills are dependent upon acquisition of an L1 language.
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Right so when a child doesnt have a strong L1 or even a strong L2 language, they are already at an disadvantage in all content areas whether they are in a signing or spoken environment. My class this year has a very very strong L1 language so that's proof that ASL doesnt impede their learning process despite popular belief.
Also, where would speech come in a lesson like that? Where is its place? To me, this wouldnt be a time for worrying about speech development.