Laotian sign languages explained

Laotian sign languages
States:Laos
Region:Scattered
Speakers:36,000
Date:2021
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Family:Deaf-community sign languages
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Glottorefname2:Laos Sign Language

There are an unknown number of indigenous deaf sign languages in Laos, which may have historical connections with the languages indigenous to Vietnam and Thailand, though it is not known if they are related to each other. There is no single "Laotian Sign Language". Sign languages in use in Laos include French Sign Language, American Sign Language, Thai Sign Language, Lao Sign Language (derived from FSL), and Home sign.

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