Re: Bailing and Signing

[Alberto Monteiro]

Darryl Shannon wrote:
> 
> And many developmentally disabled people really benefit from sign,
> especially people with Down's Syndrome.  Even if speech is very
> difficult for them, they can often express themselves better through
> signs.  
> 
The use of sign language for people with Down Syndrome is
*very* controversial. I've watched the flame wars in the
DS List, that make any Economics debate in this list look
like a bunch of nuns discussing the next meal :-)

Alberto Monteiro [parent of a girl with Down Syndrome]