Adults who suffer injury to areas of the left brain that are dominant for language may become unable to express or understand spoken words but are typically still able to comprehend and produce sign language.

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Language functions, including sign language, are generally controlled by the same areas of the brain that control spoken language. Therefore, damage to these areas can affect both spoken and sign language abilities.

Adults Who Suffer Injury to Areas of the Left Brain