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My hope is that there will be some resources here for families with special needs. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I have included resources that point to other resources. The posts here are simply reporting some of the things we have tried to make our daughter's experience more comfortable and productive. Please add any experience you have to help us and others help our children.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Sign Language Help

Sign language is not simply for the deaf or mute. Sometimes it augments communication for those whose speech is limited.

We found that Macayla could use some signs to help communicate for a short time. She learned a version of the sign for "more" and that was helpful, especially when she wanted to play in the water. She would often sign "more" to let us know she did not wish to stop.

One helpful resource is ASLPro.com. It is free to use their website and they provide video demonstrations of the signs. They do accept donations to help keep this wonderful resource going.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Another one you may like is Signing Savvy. It is free as well. FOr children, on Netflix - look up Signing Times. They use songs and only do a few at a time. :)

Kristy said...

Here are some other free apps:

For Mac/Ipad/Iphone:
- ASL Coach - American Sign Language
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/asl-coach-american-sign-language/id385799946?mt=8
- Marlee Signs
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/marlee-signs/id566054855?mt=8

For PC/Android:
- ASL American Sign Language
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tenmb.asl.americansignlanguagepro
- Sign Language for Beginners
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sign.language.learn1234&hl=en