We are so excited to share that our new course is underway and we are positive it will transform your life.
Here's a sneak peak of the key points covered in our new course on Enhancing Communication and Speech with Sign Language for Children with Disabilities:
Importance of Communication and Speech Development: Communication and speech development play a vital role in the overall well-being and success of children with autism. It is essential for promoting social interactions, academic progress, and independence.
Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL): ASL is a visual language used by the Deaf community. It can be effectively used as a communication tool for children with autism who are nonverbal or have limited speech. ASL uses handshapes, movements, and facial expressions to convey meaning.
Basic Signs and Gestures: Teach children basic signs and gestures that are commonly used in sign language for communication. Start with functional signs for essential needs, such as "eat," "drink," "more," "please," and "thank you." These signs empower children to express themselves and communicate their wants and needs.
Proper Handshape, Movement, and Facial Expressions: Emphasize the importance of using the correct handshape, movement, and facial expressions when signing. These elements convey specific meanings and enhance communication clarity. What can be modified, and why it is important that we do!
Strategies for Learning and Practicing Sign Language: Implement strategies such as repetition, visual supports, interactive games, and incorporating sign language into daily routines to help children learn and practice sign language effectively. Create a supportive and engaging environment that encourages active participation and reinforces sign language skills.
Using Sign Language for Specific Communication Goals: Sign language can be utilized for various communication goals, such as requesting and expressing preferences, building vocabulary, expressing feelings, and promoting speech production and imitation. Tailor sign language usage to the specific needs and goals of each child.
Collaboration and Support: Foster collaboration among educators, parents, and speech therapists to ensure a unified approach to supporting sign language use and speech development. Maintain open communication, share resources and strategies, and work together to establish and monitor goals for the child's progress.
We hope to have this course to you by the end of the summer. In the meantime, check our our other course, Signs to Speech Simple Signs/Baby Signs!
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