Bears Show How to Use Basic Sign Language

1,239 views · Published 23 September 2013 · 5:28 · Indexed 18 October 2026

Channel: Missouri State University · 2013 · Education

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Communication skills are taught throughout life, starting with infants. When someone is born deaf or experiences hearing loss, those around them struggle to communicate effectively. Even with amplification systems available, American Sign Language is vital to learning to express emotions and needs. 

Tara Oetting, associate clinical professor in the department of communication sciences and disorders at Missouri State, is the guest on this episode of Bears Show How to use basic sign language.

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