Which of the following statements about signing and American Sign Language (ASL)is TRUE?
A)ASL is a symbolic communication that lacks syntax and grammar.
B)ASL is understood by all those who use other forms of sign language.
C)Signing children pass through the same stages of language development at the same age as speaking children.
D)American Sign Language is classified as a pantomimed code.

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ASL is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with its own syntax and grammar. Signing children do indeed pass through similar stages of language development as speaking children, such as babbling, one-word (or sign) stage, and two-word (or sign) stage, at similar ages. This demonstrates the linguistic and developmental parallels between signed and spoken languages.

Which of the Following Statements About Signing and American Sign