Elaine Costello, PhD,was a longtime educator and author in the field of deafness. For ten years she was a classroom teacher and supervisor in schools for the deaf. She also served as the director and editor in chief of the Gallaudet College Press at Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C., the world's only liberal arts college for the deaf.
Dr. Costello's work establishes ASL as a major force in the future of communications for both the deaf and the hearing. - Richard Dysart, trustee, Gallaudet University This scrupulously researched book solidifies the position of American Sign Language as a rich, vibrant, living language. It is a welcome addition to the shelf of anyone interested in the wonders of ASL. - Lou Ann Walker, author of A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family Other important signing books by Elaine Costello: Signing: How to Speak With Your Hands Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths