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The History of Communication:
Some of the oldest forms of human communication began as making sounds, dancing, acting, drawing or using symbols. Making sounds such as "Grunting or guttural sounds at a low pitch or high pitch would indicate either social communication or be a warning sign." Body language was also used as communication at this time. (SaHistory)

The History of American Sign Language:[edit]
Sign Language began in the 1814s when in the US deaf education began to be enforced. There is no record of any form of sign language before this year. Before the 1814s (early 1800s) there were only accounted for a few thousand deaf Americans whom within these people, some systems were created in deaf communities to attempt to communication. These old systems are now-a-days considered to be Old American Sign Language.

Non-Verbal Communication other than Sign Language:[edit]
Though sign language is the main form of non-verbal communication for deaf individuals, people who aren't hard of hearing also use non-verbal communication. Some examples are facial expressions, posture, and gestures. User:Your Username/sandbox