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Effect on the language used to communicate (in this case, the language is English; being the language of instruction in Singapore schools)

Observation on language skills of deaf first grade pupils in the USA have shown a lack of language proficiency. These children were most likely born to hearing parents who are usually unlikely to be familiar with sign language. Therefore, the exposure to sign language from an early age on is limited and language related subjects in school present major challenges for deaf children. However, English is still the native language for North American deaf Children as for Singaporean deaf Children, the language of instruction is English and therefore, not their first language. While the American Sign Language is considered to be the native language of deaf US citizens and has been established as an own language, Singaporean deaf people do not have a native language.