How to sign special in American Sign Language
Sign #1 (1 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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Dominant Handshapes for this sign
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.
Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Sign #2 (2 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.
Videos
Example Video
Tutorial Video
Sequential Image Breakdown
Beginning and End Frames
Beginning of Sign
End of Sign
Dominant Handshapes for this sign
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.
Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.