So, I've been learning sign ad-hoc for a few years now, and I've got an OK vocabulary, but I can only really do sign-supported english, so I've been trying to improve my BSL grammar.

Usually for negating words, I've either been shaking my head while making the sign, or suffixing it with "don't" (the far left one), but I decided to look and see if there were any more ideomatic ways of negating words.

All I could find that was specific to negation this writeup, which I found detailed, but unhelpfully worded (what the hell is a "B flat hand" or a "G hand"? Do they mean like ASL letters B and G? Am I missing a really common way of describing handshapes?)

Can anyone explain their terminology? Are they actually describing normal BSL? Does anyone have any better resources?

The upcoming Autumn Statement will once again be fully accessible with BSL interpretation, continuing a tradition started back in 2020. This service was specifically designed to ensure that the deaf and hard of hearing BSL community is included in these critical national updates. Thanks to the dedication to accessibility, this significant financial statement will be available in BSL on both the BBC News Channel and Parliamentlive.tv.

The BSL version will be broadcast on the BBC News Channel on Wednesday, the 30th at 12:35 pm. You can find it on Freeview 231, Sky 503, Virgin 601, and Freesat 200. If you’re watching online or on your TV app, the broadcast will also be available on BBC iPlayer, where it’s accessible for those preferring to stream the statement. Additionally, for viewers who use subtitles, they will be available on the BBC News Channel alongside the signed version.

For those who want to follow the Autumn Statement through Parliament’s own service, a different BSL version will be available on Parliamentlive.tv. This broadcast is entirely separate from the BBC News Channel’s BSL version, allowing viewers more options for how they want to access the information. Whether you choose to watch on the BBC or via Parliamentlive.tv, both platforms are committed to delivering accessible coverage that keeps the BSL community connected and informed.

So, don’t miss out—it’s BSL on the BBC News Channel or, if you prefer, the SEPARATE but usual BSL coverage on Parliamentlive.tv

Hiya, I’m not deaf but I am autistic. Sometimes I go completely nonspeaking and struggle to communicate. I have a few deaf friends so use BSL quite a lot and know it well, but I don’t know if it’s okay to use it as an aid when I’m unable to speak. The reason I ask is because I asked a deaf friend and she said it’s disrespectful to actual deaf people to use BSL as people will think I’m deaf. I’m looking for other opinions on the matter as I’m not sure what to do.

Thank you! :)

Edit: I accidentally used the word nonverbal in the title, I actually meant nonspeaking. Sorry!

Hi all - I’m autistic with APD and I’m really struggling at a point in my learning where my issues with processing are meaning that although I’m feeling confident with some things like retaining vocab, I have issues where sometimes I just miss something and I can’t process everything, or it feels like there’s a delay and suddenly I go from understanding everything my teacher says to not understanding anything at all. It’s similar to how I process speech, which I didn’t think was possible, everything just becomes nonsense depending on how my brain is that day.

I’m at the point at taking my level 2 exams and I’ve already completely messed up one because I panicked and blanked, which meant I just didn’t process what my teacher signed, even though in class I feel like I’ve been much more relaxed.

Are there any other autistic people learning that are having similar issues, do you have these processing issues?

keep in mind i know very very little about BSL and signing in general (ive just started looking into it today actually due to working on an animation project) but ive been looking everywhere for how to sign the phrase "kind of/sort of" but cant seem to find anything

is there a sign for it or is it something that id have to fingerspell? sorry if this is a stupid question i just cant seem to find any answers lol