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Below outlines the Children’s Key Word Signing Professional Development opportunities we offer for Allied Health and Other Professionals. For more details on the advantages of incorporating Children’s Key Word Sign into your service, please click here.
Please click on the Children’s Key Word Sign training that best matches your needs to access the relevant content for you or your service.
Introduction to Key Word Sign – Occupational Therapists
Children’s Key Word Sign (KWS) is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that harnesses the beauty of signs (kindly borrowed from Auslan, Australian Sign Language), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Language Facilitation Techniques
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs purposefully selected for Occupational Therapists these include Everyday Signs, Feelings Signs, Activity Signs and other Core & Fringe signs. You have opportunities to practice your new skills and have open discussions on when signs could be utilised throughout your sessions.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the Occupational Therapists must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Occupational Therapy
Key Word Signs poster
48 signs useful for occupational therapists
A8 Lanyard Set
24 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
School Key Word Sign Core Vocabulary Book
Based on a 2022 study undertaken by the University of Cork, this resource contains 187 core words used on a daily basis in schools Prep – Year 1.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Occupational Therapy Online Portal
Includes the recap of the presentation and access to your online resources
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the Everyday and Occupational Therapy Core Signs
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the signs being used within the OT setting
Pricing
$1,300
Includes up to 10 participants and one set of ‘Digital and Online Resources’
Additional Information
Additional participants can be purchased for $100pp, each participant receives a set of Lanyard flashcards and participation certificate.
Additional ‘Occupational Physical Resource’ packs can be purchased on request. The package includes the Occupational Therapy Key Word Sign poster and Core School Vocabulary Book.
Travel and accommodation costs not included, please contact us for travel costs.
Introduction to Key Word Sign – Speech Pathologists
Children’s Key Word Sign is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that harnesses the beauty of Australian Sign Language (Auslan), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Practicals with common Language Facilitation Techniques
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs purposefully selected for Speech Pathologists these include Everyday Signs, Feelings Signs, Core & Fringe signs relevant for your setting. Due to the varied nature of Speech Pathology sessions we provide a more lighthearted training with songs and signs and tips on book readings with signs or with more focussed play based practicals. Please let us know in the booking form which training you would prefer.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the Speech Pathologists must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Core Word Key Word Signs poster
48 high frequency, core words
A8 Lanyard Set
24 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
School Key Word Sign Core Vocabulary Book
Based on a 2022 study at University of Cork, this resource contains 187 core words used on a daily basis in schools Prep – Year 1.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Speech Pathologists Online Portal
Includes the recap of the presentation and access to your online resources
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the Everyday and Speech Pathologists Core Signs
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the signs being used within your setting.
Pricing
$1,300
Includes up to 10 participants and one set of ‘Digital and Online Resources’
Additional Information
Additional participants can be purchased for $100pp, each participant receives a set of Lanyard flashcards and participation certificate.
Additional Speech Pathology ‘Physical Resource’ packs can be purchased on request. The package includes the Core Key Word Sign poster and Core School Vocabulary Book.
Travel and accommodation costs not included, please contact us for travel costs.
Introduction to Children’s Key Word Sign – Music Therapists
Children’s Key Word Sign is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that uses signs (kindly borrowed from Auslan (Australian sign language), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Adding signs to songs
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs purposefully selected for Music Therapists these include Everyday Signs, Music Signs and other Core & Fringe signs. You have opportunities to practice your new skills and sing and sign a number of songs included in your online resource.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the Music Therapists must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Core Key Word Signs poster
48 Key Word Signs useful for everyday use
A8 Music Therapist
Key Word Sign Lanyard Set
23 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
Nursery Rhyme – Song and Sign Book
A sing and sign nursery rhyme book with key word signs. Contains 10 classic nursery rhymes.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Music Therapist Online Portal
Includes the recap of the presentation and access to your online resources
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the Everyday and Speech Pathologists Core Signs
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the signs being used within your setting.
Pricing
$1,300
includes up to 10 Music Therapists
Extras
Additional participants can be purchased for $80pp, each participant receives a set of Lanyard flashcards and participation certificate.
Travel and accommodation costs not included, please contact us for travel costs.
Introduction to Children’s Key Word Sign – Play Therapists
Children’s Key Word Sign is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that uses signs (kindly borrowed from Auslan (Australian sign language), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Adding signs to songs
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs purposefully selected for Play Therapists these include Everyday Signs, Play Signs and other Core & Fringe signs. You have opportunities to practice your new skills and sing and sign a number of songs included in your online resource.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the Play Therapists must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Core Word Key Word Signs poster
48 high frequency, core words
A8 Lanyard Set
24 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
Set of 10 Digital Communication Boards
10 communication boards for common play, games and feelings. Each board contains symbols and key word signs.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Play Therapist Online Portal
Includes the recap of the presentation and access to your online resources
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the Everyday and Play Therapy Core Signs
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the signs being used within your setting.
Pricing
$250 per person
Each participant receives all physical and digital resources. We require a minimum of 6 participants. Discounts available for 6+ participants.
Please contact us for further information.
Travel, accommodation and hall hire costs not included, please contact us to discuss.
Introduction to Children’s Key Word Sign – Art Therapists
Children’s Key Word Sign is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that uses signs (kindly borrowed from Auslan (Australian sign language), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Adding signs to songs
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs purposefully selected for Art Therapists these include Everyday Signs, Colour Signs and other Core & Fringe signs. You have opportunities to practice your new skills and sing and sign a number of songs included in your online resource.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the Art Therapists must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Core Word Key Word Signs poster
48 high frequency, core words
A8 Lanyard Set
24 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
Art, Craft, Feelings and Mealtime Communication Boards
4 communication boards with each board containing symbols and key word signs.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Art Therapist Online Portal
Includes the recap of the presentation and access to your online resources
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the Everyday and Play Therapy Core Signs
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the signs being used within your setting.
Pricing
$250 per person
Each participant receives all physical and digital resources. We require a minimum of 6 participants. Discounts available for 6+ participants.
Please contact us for further information.
Travel, accommodation and hall hire costs not included, please contact us to discuss.
Introduction to Key Word Sign – Physiotherapists
Children’s Key Word Sign is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that harnesses the beauty of Australian Sign Language (Auslan), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Practicals with common Language Facilitation Techniques
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs purposefully selected for Physiotherapists these include Everyday Signs, Action Signs, Core & Fringe signs relevant for your setting. Due to the varied nature of Speech Pathology sessions we provide a more lighthearted training with songs and signs and tips on book readings with signs or with more focussed play based practicals. Please let us know in the booking form which training you would prefer.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the Physiotherapist must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Core Word Key Word Signs poster
48 high frequency, core words
A8 Lanyard Set
24 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
Blocks, Water, Play, What’s Wrong, Feelings and Mealtime Communication Boards
6 Communication Boards with symbols and key word signs.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Speech Pathologists Online Portal
Includes the recap of the presentation and access to your online resources
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the Everyday and Physiotherapy Core Signs
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the signs being used within your setting.
Pricing
$1,300
Includes up to 10 participants and one set of ‘Digital and Online Resources’
Additional Information
Additional participants can be purchased for $100pp, each participant receives a set of Lanyard flashcards and participation certificate.
Travel and accommodation costs not included, please contact us for travel costs.
Introduction to Key Word Sign – Allied Health – Multidisciplinary
Children’s Key Word Sign (KWS) is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that harnesses the beauty of signs (kindly borrowed from Auslan, Australian Sign Language), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Language Facilitation Techniques
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs these include Everyday Signs, Feelings Signs, Activity Signs and other Core & Fringe signs relevant to your different Allied Health Professions. You have opportunities to practice your new skills and have open discussions on when signs could be utilised throughout your sessions.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the participants must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical Key Word Sign Resources
Core Word Key Word Signs poster
48 high frequency, core words
A8 Lanyard Set
24 Synthetic (waterproof / tear resistant) lanyards for all participants
School Key Word Sign Core Vocabulary Book
Based on a 2022 study at University of Cork, this resource contains 187 core words used on a daily basis in schools Prep – Year 1.
Digital Key Word Sign Resources
Access to Core Vocabulary for each Allied Health Profession
Video Tutorials
Images and video tutorials of the signs in the Core Vocabulary
Parental Portal
The Online Portal provides you access to the Carer Portal which is a tool for you to share with your parents and carers. It provides the children’s carers with information on CKWS and sign tutorials for the everyday signs.
Pricing
$1,300
Includes up to 10 participants and one set of ‘Digital and Online Resources’
Additional Information
Additional participants can be purchased for $100pp, each participant receives a set of Lanyard flashcards and participation certificate.
Additional ‘Physical Resource’ packs can be purchased on request. The package includes the Core Vocabulary Key Word Sign poster and Core School Vocabulary Book.
Travel and accommodation costs not included, please contact us for travel costs.
Introduction to Key Word Sign – Other Professionals
Children’s Key Word Sign (KWS) is a powerful Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tool that harnesses the beauty of signs (kindly borrowed from Auslan, Australian Sign Language), gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech to facilitate inclusive communication. By incorporating signs, gestures, and facial expressions alongside speech, with a focus on key words, this innovative tool empowers pre-speaking, non-speaking children, and those with communication difficulties to express themselves effectively. For more information please click here.
What’s included
Training
The Children’s KWS training is undertaken over three hours. This is can be either in person or live online (via Zoom) and online training can either be one 3 hour or two x 1.5 hour sessions. Due to the session being highly interactive we recommend in-person training but can do live online if that suits the service better.
During the Key Word Sign training the following topics are covered:
• What is Children’s Key Word Sign?
• History of Key Word Sign
• Key Differences between Auslan and Key Word Sign
• How to Sign
• Recognising First Signs
• Benefits of Key Word Sign
• Implementing Key Word Sign in your Setting
• Language Facilitation Techniques
• Common Barriers to Success
• Where to Find New Signs
• Walkthrough of Resources
Throughout the training we cover over 100+ Key Word Signs these include Everyday Signs, Feelings Signs, Activity Signs and other Core & Fringe signs.
We work with you to select the core and fringe signs most relevant to your profession.
You have opportunities to practice your new skills and have open discussions on when signs could be utilised throughout your sessions.
On completion of the training all participants receive a Children’s Key Word Sign certificate. Please note for online participants the participants must have attended BOTH sessions to receive a certificate.
Physical and Digital Resources
Sunshine Sign and Sing works with you to determine the most relevant physical and digital Children’s Key Word Sign resources that are most relevant to your organisation.
Pricing
We’d love to provide a personalised quote for your unique training needs. Please contact us today to discuss further!
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