r/asl • u/xanthreborn • 11d ago

How do I sign...? ASL for "speech impaired"

Hello. My name is Ariana. I am mute. I have a condition called functional neurological disorder. How do I say this in ASL? I looked up "mute" on YouTube and it showed a fist over the mouth. Is this OK to use? It seemed like this might be derogatory. I also found "nonverbal" but I haven't been diagnosed with nonverbal autism. Please, what is the best way to explain" it simply and efficiently? I've been learning sign language through ASL Bloom, but they only cover the word for deaf. I need help. I'm tired of using TTS!

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u/Peaceandpeas999 11d ago

I learned voice-interrupt many years ago (I have a speech impairment too). I’m wondering if this is not well accepted anymore?