Fingerspelling is very important in ASL. 

Fingerspelling is used when you need to spell the name of locations/places, proper nouns, and supports in reading.  Here are some everyday tips.

 

Fingerspelling Tips:

• Voice off when fingerspelling

• Go at your pace

• Keep palm toward the person

• Hold wrist steady

• Pause between words

• Avoid spelling out loud/mouthing

• Spell as fast as you read it

• BE PATIENT 

Use Fingerspelling form the very beginning

• use short simple words

• spell names of people, places

• Spell things that have no sign