The vast majority of the signs you would need to know in order to effectively communicate with and teach this deaf boy can be learned in a regular sign language class. I would encourage you to take such a class. Check out your local community college or deaf agency to see if there are classes offered in your area.

I do not recommend trying to learn sign language off a website or from a book. Such resources can be helpful for developing vocabulary, but they cannot teach you the language. They will teach you signs…but not HOW to sign. For that you really need a class and a qualified instructor.

American Sign Language (ASL) is not merely “handtalk.” It is a language of its own, with its own syntax and grammar. It is a highly visual language, and requires interaction with those fluent in it to develop your own skills. You are fortunate that you do have an individual that you can actually interact with and practice your signing skills – this is important in developing both expressive and receptive skills.

As for learning pagan vocabulary, there are no truly established signs for pagan terminology. Deaf Pagans are scattered far and few between, and opportunities to come together as a community and develop an actual vocabulary of agreed-upon signs for expressing our spirituality are infrequent. Most Deaf Pagans develop their own signs, based on their own concepts of what the word means to them. For example, I have seen five different signs for the word “Goddess.”

The following posts might give you more food for thought:

http://deafpagancrossroads.com/2010/10/21/an-asl-sign-for-pagan/

http://deafpagancrossroads.com/2008/11/24/interview-with-the-deaf-witch-part-iii-pagan-sign-language/

Blessings to you and this wonderful site.
Crone val

My mind expanded on varied of disciplines, traditions, philosophy.

I am studying Celtic tradition because of my family’s traditions in Ireland. Now, I am revisiting my old faith, Catholics into Mariology, rosary beads, prayers, etc. I learned that I am descended from the Micmac tribe in Canada. I am also descendent from France. I am gay married and I have many of what I have in me. Wicca expanded my knowledge and journey. It’s a hard one.

I can’t wait to learn more.

I was found by a coven run by hearing. HPs and HP found me. I was called, “Lugh” I left the coven by personal choice. I am practicing on my own. I do however discuss, post my comments, and share my life with fellow deaf pagans and witches. merry meet, everyone.