Raising a Deaf Child - My Sisters Share What It Was Like Growing Up With a Deaf Sister

[@BaileyM1997]

In the description it says 90% of deaf children have hearing parents but only 10% of the parents learn to sign. That's so heartbreaking.... if I had a deaf child, I would without a doubt learn to sign

[@goawayaway]

Right? I can’t believe people won’t learn for their own child.

[@janetvarney61]

@@goawayaway well for being a HOH person I know that not everyone starts out as deaf. Just like being blind you don't have to be totally without hearing/sight to be considered deaf/blind. Even for me it's very hard learning any language when you get older. I started losing my hearing significantly when I was 40 and I'm 55 now. My husband and I are both learning ASL. 🤟🎗

[@getuliorodrigues4083]

For real? How do they communicate? It is very upsetting... i mean i have severe hearing loss... i can speak three languages i mispronounce a lot of word since i cant clearly hear that...

[@ludivinek.7437]

@Juliana Silva Believe it or not, thats a real thing. I am Deaf and my family doesnt sign. I lip read. But you knoe that lip readinh isnt accurate sometomes. We can misread things. However, some of us dont have a choice. Lol. Dont say "we can just ask our family to sign." I've tried but my mom has issues with her hands and my sisterS both DO NOT have the motivation to learn." i mean life is definitely unfair. I know that. I've accepted it. Lol.

[@janetvarney61]

@@ludivinek.7437 have you been deaf all your life? I can understand with your Mom not learning. I can relate with your sisters not learning. My siblings are not very supportive. I have a genetic bone disease (FD) that caused my hearing loss that any of the other 7 siblings could have got. I'm fortunate that I have an amazing husband who is very supportive and caring. 🙏🤟🎗

[@elleddiana]

Closing your eyes when you don’t want to know what they’re saying is soo funny hahaha cute!

[@NilakshMalpotra]

It's a simple spell but quite unbreakable

[@Dixi2022]

LOL!

[@kepspark3362]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@jessieescobar2057]

I have a sister she is Deaf and when she doesn't want to know something or is mad she will close her eyes quickly and keep them close till she wants. She also has Down Syndrome she is so funny. I love her so much

[@picklethedinosaur8580]

Jessie Escobar she must be such a sweet girl seeing this comment made my heart smile

[@krazyhorse448]

As a child in the 1970's I had this cute deaf girl 2 doors down. Of coarse we hung out all the time and she was learning sign and teaching me at the same time. She was my first crush. This went on for a year then I went to knock on the door one day and they were gone, moved. I cried for days, how could she not say goodbye, years later I realized she may have went though the same thing and put on a brave face to save me the pain or herself of saying goodbye. Miss ya Gwen where ever you are. No internet back then so I've never heard from her again.

[@clarencelaboranti4835]

John D man that’s so sad. really hope that you’ll run into her someday and that she’ll immediately recognise you

[@krazyhorse448]

@@clarencelaboranti4835 She was so cool but I might be looking back with nostalgia glasses now. I think we were around 8-9, and I had to pee, just like any young boy I went behind the shed, she ran up and grabbed my ass and of coarse I stopped mid stream , she though that was so funny. I made you stop! This was around 1976

[@tiana2928]

John D aww that’s so sad have you tried looking her up on Facebook you never no she might just pop up!

[@rxistprepps1120]

move along. nothing to see here. just leaving something behind in hopes of getting an update to this. but anyone know a deaf gwen in her 40s? asking for a friend.

[@seo0687]

#FindGwen

[@stormychai]

I feel like Ashley listens to people better than hearing people listen to people. Just a quality heart. Thanks for sharing, Ashley❤

[@OWLZPlayzz]

Your mom and dad has a heart of Gold for teaching you and your sisters sign. So u guys can communicate ❤️

[@illusionsfan1]

and to make it a RULE no sign = no talk... that's a pretty major thing to implement since their mom and dad had to learn sign language I'm assuming that they're hearing people probably with no prior experience with deaf/hard of hearing so for them to change their own "normal" in a big way like that at whatever age they were is impressive!

[@priyeeshofonie9615]

Yep

[@priyeeshofonie9615]

Tara exactly

[@Moonlite444]

I love this video. I literally cried throughout the whole video. My son was born deaf and we as a family have been learning sign for him. He has 3 older sisters and 1 baby brother who all love him so much. They love learning how to sign. It is so sad that more parents can’t or don’t want to learn something that is so beneficial for them. It makes no damn sense to me. You two are such amazing big sister. I hope this for my kids. I am taking asl classes now. I want to be a interpreter for my son and the deaf community. Lately what I have been hearing is that people in the deaf community are not accepting hearing people who are signing when they really don’t realize how much effort we are actually putting to learn their language. I want to be the best mom for my son!

[@feralfan786]

Yes, I heard the same thing!!

[@KoriEmerson]

I’m in the Deaf community . If you show that you are doing this for your child, and that you aren’t just taking a semester of ASL and need them as a project for class, they will be a lot more comfortable. See if there is a preschool program or a Saturday activity day something like that. I’m really lucky I live in a state that the Deaf community is so patient and kind. It’s not the same for everyone. Keep doing what you are doing. If you ever need help let me know. [e-mail]

[@mickcummins5331]

This brings back memories. I'm almost 70. My younger sister became deaf around the age of 3 or 4 as a result of contracting spinal meningitis. Many of your families experiences were very similar to ours. You brought back memories that made me laugh and even tear up. My sister and I created our own sign language until she started school. They, at that time, would not allow the deaf students to sign. They tried to teach them to use their voice. We would speak to my sister while she placed her hand on our throat to feel the different vibrations for words. LATER, they realized that deaf people should communicate with their language, so they used ASL. My parents fit the 90 percentile that did not learn ASL. I was my sister's interpreter for them. It was difficult for me when we were watching TV and my sister would interrupt my listening, because she wanted to know what was going on. I would sign to her, "Wait, wait". But she would insist that I tell her NOW. While I was signing to her what I currently understood to be happening, I would miss the rest. So then we were both lost. Thank you for the video.

[@jasminerdy]

hope you're doing well!

[@KD-sz5bx]

I know this is 2 years old, but I felt like I was there when you mentioned your memory of you and your sister watching television. I could see you signing, "Wait, wait" and her signing, "tell me now" agitated, waiting for you to tell her what's going on. Thank you for sharing! Hope you are doing well these days young man!

[@iamadityavaishy]

It's actually so beautiful of a decision of their dad to make it compulsory for everyone to talk in sign language so Ash is not left out ♥️ And that he scolds/reminds anyone who talks without using signs.

[@evrengray6249]

This was so cool to watch! The flow of conversation was really neat. I love how your sisters finger spelled and you showed them the sign. I’m starting ASL classes again in the spring semester and I can’t wait! I’m previously only self taught, but now I’ll have a deaf professor. I follow you on instagram and love seeing a couple signs at a time and learning in small pieces. Thanks for the video!

[@JL7ify]

Yess this was sooo cool

[@JL7ify]

I feel sooo motivated to learn

[@jaydenchrono]

Two years on... how did the classes go?

[@natalie654789]

6:00 Kim is the typical big sister! First and foremost worried about the wellbeing of the youngest- even at such a young age themselves. Love 💗

[@Honey_Lemon132]

I want to learn sign language soooooo bad

[@kaliah209]

Well why not start right now?

[@Honey_Lemon132]

@@kaliah209 because i live in Italy and it's not that simple to find a school/class here. But i'm working on it

[@sarahr5513]

AllySunshine 02 Maybe you can start with KZbin videos. That’s how I started learning years ago.

[@JADNCK]

Sarah R That's what I'm doing. It's very fun to learn sign which makes it enjoyable for me

[@ludivinek.7437]

You could also go to this website called aslpro.com it helps with vocabulary. Ive used it to teach ASL club. It was effective for students who has never had the experience of learning ASL. Some of myy best friends ended up going to ASL class after I taught them vocabulary words. They learned everything on that website nd eanted to learn more. So they took ASL class at school.

[@moonheartsky]

imagine getting to just close your eyes to ignore your sister. that’s be awesome 🤣 “sorry, can’t see you”

[@s.xoxo.s4811]

I love this and the blonde hair sister signs so fast. I absolutely love this.

[@landlord5552]

My wife is deaf and my 2 hearing boys (16,18) are brightest kids in the world. They mother-tongue is sign language. I acctually cry now. You are beautiful.

[@sallylog]

You guys are all so pretty😭♥️

[@miichaellangelo]

so that’s what you got out of this, nice

[@jacobdarmanin4792]

@@miichaellangelo ikr

[@nomam7358]

Ikr

[@nomam7358]

@@miichaellangelo loool

[@penelopearevalo2054]

Bya Penelope C. Arevalo

[@amandawest4939]

19:57 look how fast she flip'in is spelling that word omg

[@LotusHangul]

Amanda West it’s was “encourage” that she spelled. That’s so perfect 👌

[@dnieto1466]

That's how the deaf community works your suppose to sign fast

[@amberbanks]

Youre not always supposed to sign fast. My dead friend can't understand fast finger spelling sometimes.

[@TheMa5mod]

@@amberbanks im sorry your friend died

[@abandonedaccount1643]

She is Billy Kelman 😂😂

[@landslave8367]

How can they finger spell that fast? WOW! Lot of love sitting there.

[@ea7535]

Tyler's mom is going to classes to learn sign? Wow, what a great family!

[@Luna-ft8yh]

If you love your child who wouldn't want to do that? :)

[@stewartborndy7169]

WHAT A GREAT FAMILY TRULY.BLESSED BY GOD!!!!!!

[@RachelStrickland]

When she said " I Wasn't listening for myself, I was listening and giving it to Ashley..." I am so tearing up

[@soulsceneuk]

Yes i agree, A 3 yr old is still a baby and learning sign and English and communicating with a deaf sibling is hard

[@AM-xi1lh]

"when you are interpreting things...you aren't absorbing." Yes! I had this same issue when I had to read aloud in class. (4th grade) and I absorbed nothing while reading my assigned paragraph during read aloud because I was trying to read which is interpretation of symbols on a page.

[@junbh2]

I used to have that experience when I copied notes off the chalkboard. I would be writing fast to keep up before the teacher erased it and started writing the next bit, and I would barely notice what I was writing. I would have to remember to read it all after I finished.

[@plumerialove1483]

I really enjoyed this. My mother and sister are both deaf and sign language was my first language. Deaf culture is a part of who I am. We need more hearing allies in deaf culture.

[@restlesman]

Is deafness hereditary?

[@delaremnant4317]

Ms. Ashley, thank you so much for your teaching and encouragement. Thank you also for allowing a glimpse into your life growing up. My 20 month old son has a speech delay and says the few words he knows with an impediment. That took my wife and I to have his hearing tested and the results showed hearing loss, small ear canal anatomy, and they couldn’t see his eardrums. Tomorrow he sees an ENT specialist to see more definitively what the problem could be. Please pray for us. It’s wonderful to see a Christian family open up their personal life and testimony to encourage other people who may be facing this kind of providence or similar. I am humbled and convicted by how your sisters describe you so many times as patient. I am so happy that our Lord has given you the “ears (Spiritual) to hear” that He speaks of! So many people have hearing (physical) and yet cannot hear Jesus. I am seeing the importance of at least trying to learn ASL whether my son will have need of it or not. I confess that my fear was, “how will I tell him of Jesus?” That made me realize that there are many others in our world that need to “hear” the gospel in this way also. Listening to your sisters speak of translating for you in church and the details that they described in doing so has encouraged me to look into learning to sign. May God bless you and your family and thank you again for your videos.

[@Me123Mandy]

I hope things get better for you and your family :)

[@fatmabashamakh554]

I'm from kenya I'm hearing and i love sign language alot.

[@SarahJRivera]

This video is full of positivity. I love it. The dynamic and love you all have for one another is wonderful. And this is so inspirational. I want to learn ASL and your videos are definitely a go-to source for me. But this video, inspires me personally on a different level. I'm transgender, and I am looking at and thinking about different ways I can express myself and share my story, and seeing you share your story with your family just gives me a wonderful boost of motivation. Thank you, so much, for being the wonderful teacher, inspiration, and person you are, Ashley. =)

[@ToriMorrow]

I have no idea why this was in my recommended videos, but I’m glad it was. This was beautiful to watch. 💚

[@imogenwiebus3874]

I’m a starter in signing. I have this teacher/tutor who comes every Wednesday to my house. She has been coming for about a year now and she’s deaf. I learned to communicate with her while she’s teaching me. She’s so so awesome and definitely recommend learning a new language:)

[@ludivinek.7437]

I am going to assume your name is Ashley, looking at the other posts. I am Deaf as well. However, I have other problems such as my motor skills, among other things. I know how you feel. I've been wanting to give up for a while now. But my mom would not let that happen and neither would my best friends. They encourage me too much. I am also in the same boat as you with the fact that my family is hearing. However, my family has never had the motivation to learn sign language. My mom actually tried. However, we found out that she has some problem with her hand. So communication with my mom has always been constant lip-reading, so, I got used to it. My sisters, on the other hand, had no, what's the word I'm looking for, motivation? close but not quite. I'll just use that word. They never got the motivation to communicate with me. My family and I have always been disconnected in that way. I cannot get a job and go to school for so many reasons other than my deafness. I can hear sounds going around if they are loud enough but I'd have to lip read to actually grasp the words being said. So, in that way, you are really lucky to have a family that doesn't have issues with their hands or lack of motivation or anything like that. I only have exactly one friend who is Deaf on the college campus I attend. The rest of my friends are hearing. My best friend is also hearing but is actually really working on their signing. They are taking classes at college. When we communicate, I like it when they use sign language. I mean it's like they are the only one willing to learn. I met them at Freshman year of college in the fall of 2016. Ever since then, we've been best friends. I connected more with them because they are the only one my age that has disabilities. There's only one other person like me on the college campus ground and this person is a mother. She doesn't really have much time to hang around to make friends. She goes to the campus 2 times a week to take her classes. Other than that, there is a such thing as a integrated high school where there are bullies but also Deaf people around. I could communicate with them. However, I did mention there were bullies as well and believe it or not, they are deaf bullies. By the time we hit college, we all grew apart. Some went to Deaf colleges, others moved to different states and countries, others stayed around but none of them kept in touch. My uncle went to sign language class at a public library, however, could not keep up because of work and his family. I don't blame him. At least, he tried. Now I am still at the college and I have interpreters. I can talk and lip read very well but I still miss my high school identity as a deaf person. I miss surrounding myself with Deaf people. So, I tell you this because I believe you are a really lucky person and your sisters are really awesome sisters and so are your parents. I believe they really gave you what every Deaf person really wants: to be able to communicate with their family using their own language. I am really proud to see that your parents succeeded in their learning and so did your sisters, ladies, I cannot express my happiness. I am really proud of this family of yours. If only people had a Deaf show, I would want this video to be in it. LOL.

[@mzismamacow]

That’s unfortunate that your family cannot sign with you and losing your HS deaf friends when everyone went on their separate ways and moved away. Just hang in there though... you are part of a wonderful community and keep looking for them because they are out there probably also feeling as you do. In your school, go to ASL classes or ASL clubs and meet people who are interested in and wants to open their world to this beautiful 3D language of sign and wants to learn about the stories of people who communicate this way. You can even put out a classified as an ASL tutor and get paid this way$$

[@mzismamacow]

Regarding your UNmotivated sibling (ha)... if you can find it in your heart to forgive their shortcomings and not give up on building a relationship w/them, please try. It doesn’t have to be now or right away, but slowly and someday. Just set boundaries, do not let them or others mistreat you... walk away if the situation gets too upsetting. But since they are family, try not to give up on them - even if they seem heartless and undeserving... maybe they are the ones who need extra help, who knows. When you can, let them know you are interested in communicating with them. Hopefully, they will be more open and humble as adults then they were as kids. People can change. Empathy and love can grow if you plant the seeds and nurture the relationship. Best of luck!

[@ludivinek.7437]

@@mzismamacow Thank you so much for the encouragement. I have been doing just that, being patient with them, I mean, There's still hope. They are not gone to college and out of my life yet. So, There's still hope. However, If they never come. I dont care. I have other people out there in the world waitting for me to meet. Im looking to the future not the past or present.

[@ludivinek.7437]

@@mzismamacow i ctually founded an ASL club on my campus. However, I could not keep it going this ssemester because of a lot of homework ( since Im a college student and all) . I still teach my friends though. Anyways, Im trying to get my grades up so next semester I can restart the club. In the meantime, my friends are the people I can teach and reach right now in hopes that one day, they can reach other people. 💜

[@blankblank-01]

Seeing this comment made me think of my eldest brother (Deaf) he had a similar situation with my sister who doesn’t have any motivation (but for me, it’s that she’s extremely lazy and relies on phones for communication) whereas for my older sister and me, we constantly sign to him all the time. My bro made sure that I would be educated on the Deaf culture and making sure that I wouldn’t lose my signing skills with him because 1. I’m deaf as well but I speak rather than sign 2. Doesn’t want a repeat with laziness of signing My parents try as well but since English is not their first language, it’s much more difficult for them but the thought counts.

[@Abezzy336]

Ash I love seeing this. I had wondered how your sisters learned. I remember getting in your green car In highscool and you had the music extra loud, for the bass. watching movies was always fun too I got extra excited with the volume up! Driving with you and going through the drive through at in n out and you "moooing" while I ordered 😂😂

[@janetvarney61]

ROFL! 🤟🎗

[@zachtbh]

Such a precious video to have your sisters to open up and share moments you all have had together. ❤️

[@celiaannetta]

Those hand moves were really fast especially with the blonde hair

[@pokaay3163]

Celia Annetta they’ve been at it for years, it’s understandable.

[@armas2012]

I loved watching this! I love how supportive they are! I’m learning sign language from the videos you post, thank you so much. I’m teaching my 1 and a half year old baby. She’s not deaf, but I still want her to learn sign language. Thank you. 😊😊

[@emmajackovin]

armas2012 that’s awesome! She will really appreciate you!!!

[@Vandalynn]

It helps babies who cant communicate express their needs. You can teach babies very very young basic signs.

[@locojazz5770]

Very great idea!

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

What an awesome idea!! 😲🥰 I have never heard before of anyone teaching a hearing toddler to sign, but it seems awesome for so many reasons... As the commenters here noted, it gives them an avenue to express needs and ideas while their vocal skills get fully developed (so much less frustration in those preverbal years!) And learning any languages is SO much easier as a kid? Plus they will be bilingual in at least 2 of their country's official languages from childhood & able to communicate clearly with many more people... I love it, wish our parents had known this was a possibility!! I've always wanted to learn sign, & did try as a teen, but as an adult I have significant memory retention issues due to fibro & that is making new language acquisition extremely challenging, sigh? 😕

[@armas2012]

@@anna_in_aotearoa3166 my daughter is now 4, and let me tell you. Teaching her the basic signs made SUCH A DIFFERENCE! She would almost never cry because she knew how to communicate what she needed. Definitely recommend for every parent to take the time to learn and teach their babies because it truly does make a difference 💕

[@mcshortnfat8099]

We use a lot of simple signing with my 2 1/2 year old grandson because he isn't picking up on language. He says some big things "what's this, what did you do" where'd it go", but none of the Hi, bye, yes/no, up, down, mama, dada... he's signing with confidence now and is starting to make some sounds with his sign. He's not just a gibberish frustrated boy trying to make us understand. I can't imagine how any parent or family member would not be willing to learn anything to help their little ones. I love watching you guys carry on laughing and reminiscing about your early years. I just subscribed! 👍🏼😘

[@lb10445]

To me this is possibly your best video. Very insightful. Thank you for sharing.

[@Isa_Cordelia]

That's so cute that Tyler's mum is going for sign classes too :) Love the relationship you have with your sisters 💕

[@smileymctrashbag]

Hey, Ash! I just wanted to say this video is incredible and interesting. My first child (and only, (so far!)) child ended up being deaf. When we found out through further testing, it was heartbreaking. We were definitely mourning the absence of her hearing. And from talking to our family therapist, that's what she said it was. She said it was normal. I had a smooth pregnancy, so I didn't understand how it was possible that my sweet girl ended up deaf. No history of deafness on either side of the family, so she ended up being the first. Sometimes, I still blame myself for it. But mostly, I've seen it as a sort of blessing in disguise. Now I'm in college learning sign language to communicate with her. I have to say, though, the best part is probably also being able to communicate with people who I found out are deaf. It's been extremely helpful in any type of job, especially because I know that some of the managers where I live say that deaf people are S.O.L and can just write it down. So it's always surprising to them when I'm able to communicate even slightly with them. Some deaf people I've seen get emotional because people try and it makes them happy. I love seeing the joy on their faces, and I can't wait for my little one to pick up on it. Your channel has also helped me quite a few times. So, I guess I just wanted to write this to say- thank you!

[@melissaschroeder1670]

Mizz Venomania your child’s life might be different than you imagine, but think of all of the beauty she is bringing into your life. You’ll have so many wonderful experiences that you never would have had without her differences.

[@taliuili2809]

I feel like an idiot, I was reading the subtitles for when you signed and I didn't realize that I could understand your sister's cause they were speaking... 😂 I got to 3:49 until I realized I could understand stand them... 😂

[@queenpugs6805]

Same

[@bhavanakakarla6016]

Same here

[@Rolando_Cueva]

Yeah it was so weird I just muted the audio lol

[@juliashireen6195]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arabellafortune8018]

SAME!!🤣

[@Joelplfd]

This was just an amazing video to watch. I’m very happy your parents and siblings took the time the learn ASL and push you to reach your full potential. The conversation flowed very well. I can’t wait to see a video with you communicating with your sister’s husband (Tyler).

[@swimwaysacademy3903]

May God bless this family. It's amazing to know people live like this and there's so much love among you. This has taught me to be more patient and appreciate people more.

[@kristencaswell8921]

Ashley, my niece just recently had a seizure that left her completely deaf. She’s 18 and lives in a different state . I’m using your videos to help me learn sign to be able to talk to her when I go to visit. I just wanted you to know how much I love and appreciate your videos.

[@StarAnnasDream]

That was just the most BEAUTIFUL thing I have seen in a long time!!! Diamonds shining in my eyes

[@danvercellono9624]

Hey there! Loved this video. I am a CDL ( Commercial Truck Driver) instructor/ Examiner in Houston, Texas, and we have a deaf student starting Monday to learn how to drive a semi truck. I am nervous, but have been doing a lot of research to make sure he's taught properly. I came across your video because I wanted to make sure I have establish a good meet and greet with him to start things off right. This video has inspired me to start learning how to sign. 2 of my kids are learning how to sign in high school and love it. So now I want to learn. Thanks for sharing the video!

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Dan Vercellono That’s so nice of you! I have no idea how I stumbled upon this video but I’m so inspired to learn ASL now.

[@faithcook8534]

This video was super cool to watch, specifically because I am the hearing sister in that relationship. Growing up it was really cool to grow in a different community than my peers, but, now being 18, I'm learning ASL which I wish I did sooner. My sister is hard of hearing, so I felt like communication wasn't obstructed, but learning ASL has strengthened our relationship and made it so much easier to communicate. I wish my mom would've pushed harder to learn and teach me. Awesome that your family pushed so hard for you to feel included.

[@JW-my7ts]

Wow . Your sisters are very sweet and big hearty. She is so lucky to have them in her family. 🤗

[@robrushing2345]

Great Video Ashley! I love the dynamic with you and your sisters. I am very thankful that you all are there for each other. Rob and Vicky!

[@jonihofmann3318]

This was so wonderful! I appreciate the glimpse into your family life and what it was like for you to grow up sharing the hearing world, and them sharing the deaf world. Very interesting!

[@kimberlyramirez6030]

🎉🎉 I watched this video a few months ago and I had to read the captions the entire time because I just DID NOT UNDERSTAND! of course, I knew a few words, but I couldn't understand because you guys sign so fast. But I'm rewatching it and I understand a lot more and I'm recognizing more and more signs. I'm so excited that I'm learning! Thank you Ashley!

[@kaliah209]

All of them resemble each other, how sweet

[@francespicciallo9690]

I have enjoyed watching this video SOOO much!!! There is NOTHING like sisters!!! Your relationship is beautiful as are your girls!! Such a wonderful family!!!

[@janek7618]

This was my first time to watch your video. I loved seeing the three of you interact and share your memories and thoughts together. So supportive. The idea of having to prove yourself more than others is also true for people who are blind or visually-impaired, sadly. All the best! :)

[@Dixi2022]

That video was so sweet! I loved it and I learned a lot from it, your sisters are so sweet! You are all so cute together! I'm learning sign as my language in school, and your channel has helped SO much, thank you! And God bless you and your family!💜

[@elsetexter7904]

This is just beautiful to watch Thank you, all three of you

[@marthaz1183]

Beautiful ladies they are. I’m interested in learning ASL because of my son. He’s not deaf but he doesn’t speak at all so learning sign language is how he communicates with me and I with him. Hopefully to also teach my eldest son as well so he could communicate with his younger brother. Thanks for sharing and God Bless.

[@alisasjsjs3075]

How is your son doing now ? My daughter doesn't speak much either . She has cerebral palsy , she could speak as she gets older but at 18 months she's not so interested in trying to pronounce words . She can say mama and Dada but we usually ask her questions and stuff to communicate with her and she responds well by laughing and smiling and she can point too which is helpful

[@2eleven48]

I'm not sure what it's called in America, but here in Britain we have SSE (Sign Supported English) where you sign using English language syntax rather than BSL (British Sign Language), which has an entirely different syntax. I suspect the deaf sister would use ASL among other deaf people, but can equally follow what her sisters are signing. Whatever, utterly fascinating, and deep thanks for putting this video up.

[@KoriEmerson]

2eleven48 YES .. that is the exact thing we have here. We have SEE signed exact English. And ASL. The syntax of ASL is the same as BSL.

[@liz9843]

@@KoriEmerson I was taught that ASL is based in French Sign Language, and is different than BSL.

[@eloisemarie5219]

She is so very lucky to have hearing parents and siblings who learned to sign. WOW!!! A beautiful family.

[@faithdiaz01]

Loved this video. Sign Language is beautiful and I'm learning on my own just because I really am interested.

[@smoh1025]

Thank you for this video! I've been watching your videos and slowly learning signs so I could start helping at some outreaches and ministries my church does, and seeing all the love you share with your family was so touching!

[@googleuser2426]

I love the Videos Ashley does....informing people of how to and whats its like for her...i love this video series...keep them coming. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that your family is so kind and loving, super supportive.

[@laurajohnson8000]

Great video!! I love the sister perspective. Looking to understand more of the Deaf culture. Thank you for the video!

[@Iownacoat]

I LOVED this video! Thank you to all 3 for sharing. There is so much love and positivity. It's wonderfully encouraging. Thank you!

[@meghankiefer7546]

I really enjoyed watching this video!! Seeing the sister interactions and seeing how much your sisters learned through growing up is awesome!

[@civilgray4606]

It is great to see all three of you talk about growing up and family dynamics. I am one of five girls.

[@myasljourney6871]

This was so cool to see! I love how your sisters kind of looked out for you when you were young, signing for you and teaching their friends sign.

[@Jayson_Boyd]

You are a wonderful person, full of love and happiness.. now I cant stop watching your videos..

[@saint333s]

You have very good parents to learn sign and having your sisters also learn sign. Your very fortunate as not all hearing parents do that. Fantastic. This was awesome to see. Love it. ❤

[@killallevil1854]

Your all adorable! I have a sign language sheet I printed out and glued In a notebook I carry around!

[@mariasadlier1518]

This was AWESOME to watch, this is how a really loving family should be. May God continue to bless all of you. I wish I was there to give you all a Big hug🙏

[@trackclubbabe]

YOU CAN DO IT ASH!!!! you are coming through this. you have a lot of cheerleaders- both online & your fam who love you & are already so proud of you. KEEP GOING!!!!!!! LOVE YOU!!!

[@mommasglamtoo]

We are bilingual, Spanish and English, but since there’s a lot more people in our town now, and we don’t know if they are like us and speak both so we want to learn sign language now, lol, to have another language to speak between us. And sign language it’s so awesome!!

[@slowfire2]

Estrella Quintana which sign language do you want learn?

[@pokaay3163]

Yess trilingual club 👏

[@evasmojang]

I know English and I'm learning Japanese. I just started learning ASL (along with about 5 of my friends) and its so fun! :D

[@sarvendrasingh7833]

India 🇮🇳 okay media.tenor.com/images/321aba0eaa36e5c82280051292828b69/tenor.gif

[@theangelicbeautyofyours807]

So cute and overwhelming, The love that you give to each other makes your life happy. I'm practising sign language to hear the voices of deaf persons.

[@alileannah3474]

Relatable! I don't find many resources for SODA, and am extremely grateful you did this interview to share. I would have similar answers as these women, and it's comforting to know others are out there with similar experience to my own. (I am the hearing sister with one deaf sister and one HH sister.)

[@junbh2]

I never heard the term SODA before. But I've heard CODA so I didn't have to think too long to understand SODA :).

[@susankitaka1456]

Am encouraged am a parent with a deaf son, surely this gives me a lot of motivation.

[@WaterKatara]

So their parents are the Pinnacle of good parents. Very very important to how these three could succeed in being close

[@junbh2]

I think their parents sound great but it makes me sad to think that they would be the pinnacle of good parents just because they made sure their family could all talk to each other. That actually sounds like something very basic that every parent should do :(. But I have to give them kudos for realising that on their own when they probably didn't have a lot of great examples when they looked at other parents in their situation.

[@anythingbutyou2708]

All of you girls are beautiful !!! I xan see your parents are amazing people too, they raised very good people! Take care of each other. Families like yours are pure treasure, really! Wish you all the best! Thank you for the video!

[@timweatherbee4308]

I've watched 1000's and 1000's of videos on KZbin and this video is by far my favorite. Love this ❤️

[@courtclimbs]

I loved watching this. I have been learning individual words in sign language but this is the first conversation I've watched and it was so interesting and helpful to see the way each person signed.

[@melbass422]

I love this!! It was amazing to see your sisters talk about what it’s like to have a deaf sister! You were truly blessed with a wonderful family!!

[@melbass422]

I’m a new subscriber. My mom taught me some sign since I was a small child, and then I took two college classes to learn more😊. Now I just need someone to sign to😊😊

[@stevegonzales4411]

This is really an incredible story. Thank you for posting.

[@mbiraside]

So great to see all the support and understanding, and love.

[@SGUSOMUSA]

Hello ladies. I’m 36 and have lost my hearing rapidly in both wars do to Ménière’s disease. I just want to say how nice it feels to see a family and a group of sisters persevere int he face of this challenge. You guys are great

[@crabbypadty393]

I really like the way these girls look at the situation. Good for you ladies.

[@KoriEmerson]

I have so many friends in the Deaf community and it makes me sad to think of all the kids that go to family stuff and just sit in the corner and are ignored. I have such love for this family .

[@mendezeddie1322]

You girls are awesome.i loved hearing all three of your stories.my almost 4 year old does not talk right now.he responds to 90 percent of what we say but does not talk.so I want to carry a conversation threw sign and you ladies have given me hope.looking to help my 2 girls and wife as I learn.God bless you girls

[@beautifulrecovery2337]

We just found out my little has unilateral hearing loss. We're all going to sign to help him I'm so happy I just found your channel you're so patient and precious

[@AlanaGurl]

As someone who’s currently learning ASL, I admire this. I love how they all communicate very well with each other. I can’t wait until I can sign as fast as the blonde hair one lol. She’s a beast! 🤟🏽

[@itsary1688]

I can relate to that. I have a deaf little sister and its very different but im grateful for her.

[@IIoveasl10]

Great video. I learnt american sign language. I was a special education teacher..I love sign language. I learnt french sign language and israeli sign-language. It was great and courageous of your mother to learn sign language, and of course of your two sisters. I am "hearing" but always loved sign language. Great girls!

[@abbeysagcal53]

This is so great to watch. Found this his because I’m learning ASL to communicate better with my coworker, she’s been a very successful dog groomer for 11 years! Deaf/hearing impaired people CAN be successful!💜

[@user-lz8nn4ys8q]

Your family is so awesome🤗🤗 . It’s amazing how everybody learnt sign language so fast and speak it so well.

[@irvsyaoran]

As someone who just recently found your profile and I'm learning about you (and from you), I appreciate to also learn what your relationship with your family is and how you all communicate. The relationship with your sisters warmed my heart cause you all get along so well and also are able to communicate (and understand) perfectly. There were moments were you all laughed cracking a joke and that was so wholesome, I often see and hear this misconception about people thinking hearing and deaf not able to have fun together or understand each other's joke and things like that but you prove them all wrong here. And I'm glad! Thank you for sharing, this was so interesting!

[@Weirdpoe]

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[@Luna-ft8yh]

Yes! Thanks for mentioning, I'm learning with him. He's amazing.

[@glintoflightonbrokenglass9473]

I've just checked the site out. Thanks!

[@valentinazuluaga9616]

Thank you so much I just learned sooo much. I was looking for a website like this, he’s so good at teaching

[@doeleap6413]

I do know sign as a second language, and yes, it's amazing! I can speak with other people and I can sign to certain friends when I need to tell them something and I can't speak.

[@evilfurbee1]

i love this so much. im in tears ;.)

[@MBlackBonnet]

this video meant so much to me. thank you for this.

[@thepeacemaker3625]

Wow this is so special to me. I learned to sign just so I could communicate with others specially the deaf. It can be lonely sometimes and we can enjoy others who may not communicate like we do. It was a blessing to her how their Mom and Dad took classes and taught sisters as well. God Bless such great parents

[@jocelinmolina7834]

I like your family. You have two old sister hearing. So I have two young sister are hearing. I am only one person who have hard of hearing in my family. I have hard time say it words. But my two young sister teach me how say it words. I usually home without sign sometime usually sign at home. My parents are hearing too. My parents speak Spanish. Sometimes I without sign while I speak English and Spanish to my parents. My left ear little hear and my right ear full hear.

[@milirodriguez8493]

Excuse me if I ask,are you learning sign language in Spanish or English?

[@jocelinmolina7834]

English

[@Jaydon05]

Great video! My younger sister is deaf i learned sign language 6 years after her birth. Now when they see us talking and think ...we both are deaf.

[@quieshehope1352]

What a lovely family. I was brought up hearing though I am deaf, I felt excluded and alone most of the the time. What a wonderful Mother to create a world for you rather than forcing you fit in the world. I did start speech class at three till I was sixteen, that has proved to be a blessing.

[@cassyasper]

You are an inspiration, I'm sitting here watching this with tears in my eyes because you are so amazing with your sisters, I came across this video by accident and now I am going to learn to sign, this is my goal, inspired by you and your sisters.