Which of the following statements about American Sign Language (ASL)is FALSE?
A) Both speech and signing follow similar universal language patterns.
B) ASL is understood by all those who use other forms of sign language.
C) Signing children pass through the same stages of language developmen at about the same age as speaking children do.
D) The same brain areas become active when a person speaks or signs.

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ASL is a distinct language with its own grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. While it shares some similarities with other sign languages, it is not universally understood by users of other sign languages.

Which of the Following Statements About American Sign Language (ASL)is