Signalong Essential Vocabulary

Signalong – Essential Vocabulary

Signalong is a 'key word' sign-supported system used alongside speech to develop language skills. It can be introduced at any age, to help both children and adults to acquire language skills and support communication challenges.

Signalong is a way of communicating using hand gestures and movements, it’s easy to learn, promotes language development and best of all it’s fun!

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Benefits of choosing Signalong;

Supports inclusion within your setting.
It is based on natural gestures which is often easier to learn before speech.
Can be introduced through activities, singing and story time.
Allows everyone to participate and build relationships with peers.
Provides a method for people to express their needs and interests, reducing frustration.
Supports attention and listening, understanding, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression.
Helps with keyword understanding as it emphasises the key information in a spoken message.

The course covers;

Brief history, philosophy and methodology of Signalong.
Understand the purpose of sign supported communication.
Learn to sign over 100 'words'.
Classroom signing practice.
Activities to put vocabulary into context.

This workshop is designed to introduce signing to anyone wanting to expand their skills delivered in a way that works for both Neurotypical and Neurodiverse learners. The course allows for plenty of time to practice your new signing knowledge.

Plus you don’t leave empty handed, you will receive a certificate of achievement and our Autism Unlimited Essential Vocabulary Manual which contains reminders on the skills required and all the signs learnt during the workshop.

If this is what you are looking for please click on the calendar to book a space at one of our up and coming courses.

If you are looking to train a bigger group in your organisation at a time and place that is suitable for you then please get in touch. We will work with you to create workshops to meet your specific requirements, to learn more, Claire, Charley and Donna are available to explain all the details.

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