How to sign special in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand grasping onto the middle finger of your non-dominant hand with your thumb and middle fingers. The fingers of your non-dominant hand should be pointing up and your dominant hand should be oriented downwards. Once your hands are in these positions, move them both up.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for special
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for special
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you, with your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand. The index finger of your non-dominant hand should be pointing up. The thumb and middle fingers of your dominant hand should be grasping your index finger. Once your hands are in these positions, move them both up.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of special

End of Sign

Final Frame of special

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for special
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for special
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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