Sign Language for the deaf has been around for centuries. There are many different types of sign languages in the world. ASL (American Sign Language) was created on the East Coast of the United States in the early 19th century. ASL is a language that makes use of both of your hands as well as utilizing facial expressions to make yourself understood. Just like any language you need to finger spell certain words because there is no sign for it or no translation. There is also a form of sign language to help babies and young children learn to communicate.