Signalong Essential Vocabulary Workshop

Date and Time

Tuesday 23rd July 2024, 9.30am - 2.30pm

Location

Portfield School, Parley Lane, C hristchurch, B H23 6BP

What is Signalong

Signalong is a 'key word' sign-supported system used alongside speech. It can be introduced at any age to develop language skills where there are barriers.

What to bring

Refreshments of tea, coffee, water and biscuits will be provided.

Please bring a packed lunch

This is a relaxed workshop so please dress in clothes you are comfortable in.

Details

You will take home our Autism Unlimited Essential Vocabulary Manual which contains skills pages and all the signs learnt during the workshop.

The workshop will be led by one of our qulified trainers -

Jennie Chapman

Jennie has a wealth of knowledge having worked within Autism Unlimited for 20 years and has been a Signalong tutor for 3 years. Her passion for Signalong comes from her personal experience using Signalong to support her autistic son's communication.

Sarah Newbery

Sarah has worked within the charity for 17 years in both our care and education setting. She has a dedication to sharing Signalong with others after seeing first hand the benefits of using Signalong with the young people she has supported.

Course content

This workshop is designed to introduce signing with an emphasis on the practical application of signing.

• 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.

I f you have any questions please email training@autism-unlimited.org