Why is sign language a nonverbal communication?

The answer should be obvious. Signed languages ARE verbal, because they contain words, sentences, etc. When people are signing, they are speaking…just like when people use their voice to speak. We're only talking about difference in *modality:* hand or mouth. But other than that, it's all the same. read more

Sign language is a part of ALL of our communication The use of sign language is not, as you might think, restricted to people who have hearing disabilities. Even for hearing enabled people, sign language is a natural extension, or type of non-verbal communication. read more

It’s not. “Nonverbal” means without words. Words are arbitrary constructions used in languages to convey Information. Every sign that is used in any signed language is an arbitrary construction used to convey information. read more

Sign language can be a communication aid for people with aphasia. Some resources:"Sign language acquisition following left hemisphere damage and aphasia," an article from the of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, volume 12, issue number 1. read more