How do I write a character who uses ASL?

Help!

I’m writing a story with a character that uses sign language and I want to portray it well, but since I don’t know ASL, or use sign language in general I’m asking for advice here. For some context, she isn’t deaf, she just can’t speak so she uses asl to communicate.

Posted Apr 1, 2026, 8:38 PM UTC

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