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

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American Sign Language is a distinct language with its own grammar and syntax, and it is not necessarily understood by those who use other forms of sign language. Different countries and regions have their own sign languages, just as they have their own spoken languages.

Which of the Following Statements About American Sign Language Is