TARA ADAMS is the founder of ASL Expressions and an outspoken advocate of sign language not only for the Deaf, but also for individuals who struggle to communicate via spoken language. She recently launched SigningWithAutism.com and WeCanSign.com, both with the aim of spreading awareness for sign language as a communication tool for nonverbal or speech-delayed children.
""I have a masters degree in deaf education and deaf studies. This book is beautifully illustrated and is a great resource for anyone wishing to begin to learn ASL. The first half of the book contains an illustrated ASL dictionary divided by topic. The illustrations are clear and easy to understand."" -- Reader Review ""Tara Adams offers readers a very impressive book about learning sign language! The book has a large number of categories of essential signs presented in easy to understand illustrations, and provides several different kinds of fun activities and games to reinforce learning."" -- Reader Review ""This is a great book. The illustrations are phenomenal. The clear presentation of American Sign Language is first rate."" -- Reader Review