(2011鈥�2017) is a critically acclaimed teen drama that aired on ABC Family (now Freeform). It is best known for its groundbreaking portrayal of Deaf culture, featuring a large cast of deaf and hearing-impaired actors and frequently utilizing American Sign Language (ASL) . Critical Reception
鈥淪witched at Birth contains some really nice messages about accepting and overcoming physical disabilities... but when it comes to talking about certain other kinds of morality, this ABC family goes not deaf, but dumb.鈥� Plugged In Switched at Birth
While popular, later seasons received more mixed reviews. Some viewers felt the show devolved into "generic teen romance" with too many shifting plotlines. (2011鈥�2017) is a critically acclaimed teen drama that
