1. ASL Parameters
ASL PARAMETERS

2. 5 Parameters of ASL Handshape Palm Orientation Location Movement
Non-Manual Signals

3. 5 Parameters of ASL
*If one parameter is wrong, then the meaning of a sign can be majorly affected, even lose the meaning. *People may not understand what is being said or expressed

4. Handshape
Common Handshape Errors:
1/D
D/F
E/O

5. Palm Orientation
Palm 
Up, Down, Left, Right

6. Location
Remember most signs are made in front of the body in a comfortable location
If your arm is awkward, the sign could be wrong…

7. Movement affects Meaning
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8. Non-Manual Signals (NMS)
Specific NMS change the meaning of a sign
Facial Expressions, Head nods/shakes, the eyebrows, nose, eyes, & lips all have particular meaning that can be attached to signs.