In sign language, what does it mean when you point the index finger of one hand into the opposite palm?

My 16-month-old keeps doing this with an earnest face like he’s asking for something, but I have no idea what it is, or where he learned this sign! Poor little guy! .

During action movies, the people use hand signals to communicate; are those hand signals sign language?

for example a fist means stop, a 2 finger point means go, but where can i learn ALL the other ones? do they chane every few years? is it not open to the public? so, are all these hand symbols sign language that regular civilians know and learn? .

is there a free site where I can download free sign language hand lessons on video?

i can learn the art of sign language by watching people do and say the word and movements from video. EX: tooth..brother…sister…house….bath,ETC, ALL WORDS THAT SIGN LANGUAGE EXPERTS USE TO TEACH PEOPLE TO SIGN. .

In American Sign Language, does it matter which hand you use to sign?

I am right handed but I found I’ve been using my left hand for signing the alphabet. I was just wondering if there’s a certain hand you suppose to use for certain words or phrases. This is my first time learning sign language so I don’t know much. Any other tips would be nice. .

Does it matter if you use American Sign Language signs with the left or right hand?

Does it matter if you use American Sign Language signs with the left or right hand or reverse of what is shown with ones that use both hands? For example if they show the right hand going over the left and you do it with the left over the right? I’m just wondering because I’m […]