This is an article entitled 'Aiming for Total Communication' written for NASEN Special Extra Magazine Issue 8 July 2013 and gives an overview of the use of British Sign Language (BSL) signs in education. It includes illustrated examples of the importance of facial expression in communication and 'iconicity' - the pictorial element of signs and how this can link to meaning. BSL signs not only form the basis of communication for many children in the field of deafness and Special Educational Needs but there are some extremely encouraging developments by Luton Borough Council with whole schools learning signs targeted at specific areas of underachievement for hearing children.

This resource starts with the colourful poster (also available as a separate free download) with 9 signs for Halloween Halloween scary costume skeleton witch ghost sweets spider pumpkin Plus the signs with words in flashcard formats, fill in the missing letters, match the sign to the word and full page images of each sign to colour. Download and print for matching and pairing games and spelling practice.

A useful revision aid for signing classes, the 22 key-word flashcards provide a useful reference for all who use the signs from American Sign Language (ASL & SSE) to support communication with Deaf people and also provide a valuable resource for Baby Signers and children and adults with special educational needs who use signs to support spoken communication. Includes: Signs for Cloudy, Cold, Earthquake, Flood, Foggy, Heavy rain, Hot, Ice, Freezing, Lightning, Rain, Rainbow, Snow, Stormy, Sunny, Temperature, Thunder, Tornado, Twister, Weather, Windy. • Handshape Key • Fingerspelling Alphabet • Illustrated signs • Written descriptions of movements • One sign per page clear and simple

To encourage all children to learn the fingerspelling alphabet and have fun with it. How many words can be made using the letters 'AUSTRALIAN'? Some 3 letter word samples are given - together with the signs for the words - learners can complete the written word beneath. Write the full word on the board and divide into teams - one receptive and one expressive.Great for improving spelling, word knowledge and concentration. For all children who use signs to support communication and learning. Sign Suppported English and Auslan users.

Fingerspelling, BSL, SSE, Signing, sign language, English, spelling, alphabet,

A colourful little booklet of BSL signs and words for Halloween. The signs are introduced with the words beneath followed by a section with words to complete. A useful and fun introduction for all children to learn some BSL signs and particularly for children who are deaf or have special educational needs and use sign language.

Colourful two pages in card format using British Sign Language sign vocabulary with word and Widgit Symbols Includes signs for words associated with Halloween - 'dress up' 'fake blood' 'pumpkin' 'skeleton' 'wizard' 'mask' 'moster' 'scary' 'sweets' and 'witch'. For BSL and SSE (Sign Supported English) users. For all children to have fun with and particularly to support children who are deaf, hearing impaired and those with additional speech and language needs.

British Sign Language Fingerspelling Alphabet border with the signs: question, why? what? when? who? how? how old? how many? where? which? and Urdu translated headings for each sign. Helpful for those working with Urdu speaking families of children who are deaf or have special educational needs and use signs in their communication. More are available on request - contact cath@deafsign.com

An alternative version of the British Sign Language Fingerspelling Alphabet with darker skin tones. Signing, spelling, manual alphabet, SSE, makaton. Left-handed version. Eyecatching and colourful guide to encourage all children to learn the Fingerspelling Alphabet. Useful as a direct link to the written word it is helpful to deaf BSL users and also in the field of Special Educational Needs to provide a visual and kinaesthetic addition to language learning for children with additional communication needs. Fingerspelling is an important and integrated part of BSL - it provides a direct link to literacy, can be easily learned and with practice can help to improve word recognition.

Colourful and eye-catching version with the new wording for the Guides Law promise with BSL signs to accompany the words of the promise. Suitable for BSL and SSE (Sign Supported English) users who are deaf, have special educational needs such as autism and down syndrome who use signs to support communication, and those with additional speech and language needs.

British Sign Language Fingerspelling Alphabet border with the signs: family, mother, father, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, husband/wife, friend, neighbour and Urdu translated headings for each sign. Helpful for those working with Urdu speaking families of children who are deaf or have special educational needs and use signs in their communication. More are available on request - contact cath@deafsign.com

Variation and Political Correctness in BSL Signs for Countries. Sign language, SSE, Sign Supported English, Deaf Culture . Shows some illustrated examples of signs for countries with alternative versions that are considered to be more politically correct - an excellent article for discussion on the topic language and culture - ie of the effects that different cultural perspectives and sensitivities can have on language.

Colourful and eye-catching version with the new wording for the Rainbow promise with BSL signs to accompany the words of the promise. Suitable for BSL and SSE (Sign Supported English) users who are deaf, have special educational needs such as autism and down syndrome who use signs to support communication, and those with additional speech and language needs.

These are simple basic useful sign vocabulary for young children who use signs to support their learning. SSE, signs, special needs, deaf, speech and language difficulties and for whole school involvement.

These are simple basic useful signs and pictures for fruit for young children who use signs to support their learning. SSE, signs, special needs, deaf, speech and language difficulties.

Action song, sign vocabulary, SSE, Sign Supported English, BSL, signing, singing, flashcards, matching games. Graphics of sign vocabulary and printed words for the keywords of this popular little rhyme in various formats to print out and make matching games/flashcards.

A great chance to try out this new development with BSL school related sign graphics with QR codes to scan and link directly to video clips of the signs. Print and use as displays for pupils to scan, or this resource can be stored on smart phone and tablet for easy mobile reference. This resource helps children to try out the new technology and learn some useful signs. Suitable for learners of all ages and abilities including children who are deaf and children with additional communication and language needs.

For families, school staff and classmates of children who sign. This is an innovative combination of BSL British Sign Language graphics that can be printed off with QR codes to scan and link to video clips of the signs in use. This example consists of 9 school related signs. Book bag, classroom, dinner time, home time, play time, reading, teacher, teaching assistant and water bottle.

An alternative to our full colour download, this is a line drawing version of the British Sign Language Fingerspelling Alphabet for Right-Handed signers and suitable for easy copying. Signing, spelling, manual alphabet, SSE. Useful and colourful guide to encourage all children to learn the British two-handed fingerspelling alphabet.

A colourful and informative poster to celebrate European Day of Languages with examples of signs for family members from British Sign Laguage (BSL), American Sign Language (ASL) and German Sign Language (DGS).