Few published research papers concern the study of communication and language development among children
with congenital deafblindness. The aim of this study is to explore and discuss linguistic features of what may be
considered as tactile languages. By analysing one pilot video observation of a five year old congenital deafblind
child communicating with his mother about a slide experience tactile linguistic features of phonology, morphology,
semantics and syntax were explored. The linguistic features of tactile language were found to involve a potential
unique and complex structure based on direction, speed and acceleration of movements, pressure, and body
position. It is discussed how tactile languages, if they exist, can be studied from its unique bodily-tactile nature and
not as a modification of visual sign languages.