Presented by Amanda Hartmann Speech-Language Pathologist
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Communication
Two way process
Giving messages - EXPRESSIVE
Receiving messages - RECEPTIVE
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• Shared method of communication
• Allows successful communication
• Children will choose the fastest most efficient method of communication available to them
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Sign language from AUSLAN
Core high frequency vocabulary
Maintain spoken word order
Always accompanied by speech
Sign key words – high importance words in the sentence
Add gestures
Functional opportunities to teach and learn in everyday activities
• Give additional information visually
• Used to support children with little/no or unclear speech
• Support participation/organisation in routines
• Manage behaviour by explicit teaching and sequencing of target behaviours
• Improve participation
• Engage
• Reduce frustration
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Benefits of Signing
BENEFIT ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASS
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Natural Gesture
Common Sense
Swim
Swimming pool Min
Togs
Goggles
Swimming cap
Swimming equipment
Paddle
Kick
Jump
Float
Blow
Breathe
Me/ I
You
Us/ all/ everyone
Here
There
Stop
Go
Come
Wait
,
Soon
,
More
Mm,
Finish
,
Help
In
,
Out
Quick
,
Slow
Big
Little
Up
Down
Happy
Sad
Scared
Sick
Sore
Cold
Hot
Any other words?
Visual supports
Visuals....
Swimming equipment
Swimming sequence
Swimming rules
Preparing for the lesson
• Speak slowly
• Get child’s attention before communicating
• Simplify your language
• Repeat the same activity regularly, so concepts can be modelled often
• Use signs/gestures consistently
• Don’t copy the child’s approximation of a sign
• Use other visual displayed
More information
Key word sign Australia
Getting started with Key Word Sign
Sign planet
Auslan signbank
Speech-Language Pathologist
8 Niebling Place, Manly West, 4179 Email: [email protected]
