beige background with blue border myth vs fact Myth no one will understand the child with autism who uses signs, so learning asl will create additional barrier between child with ASD and their neurotypical peers. fact: for social and interpersonal skills, communication in any form is beneficial. if child is willing to learn sign language at a young age, it will not only help the child develop stronger cognitive abilities, acquire knowledge, participate more fully in the surrounding world, and gain a stronger sense of personal identity
