de l’Epée accepted sign language as means of communication and a teaching tool. He continued learning to use it. He later taught speech where appropriate- his aim was to get his pupils to learn French through reading and writing.
He also developed a methodical signing system based on French sign language but included ways of showing French grammar. The pupils now had means of translating sign language into French and vice versa. This was eventually abandoned because it became complex and cumbersome over time.
The school attracted attention under both de l’Epée and successor, the Abbé Sicard
He also developed a methodical signing system based on French sign language but included ways of showing French grammar. The pupils now had means of translating sign language into French and vice versa. This was eventually abandoned because it became complex and cumbersome over time.
The school attracted attention under both de l’Epée and successor, the Abbé Sicard