Books published by publisher Co-Sign Communications (inc DeafBooks)

The first edition of Signs for Deaf Dogs came a from an idea initiated and developed by Suzanne Williams, a deaf dog owner, BSL advocate and Deaf Dog Network (DDN) member to help spread information about dogs who are deaf and also to encourage owners to use some simple hand signals borrowed from the lexicon of British Sign Language (BSL) to aid communication with their pets. The original 25 signs covered basic needs and this second edition includes an additional 22 signs that have been suggested by deaf dog owners. They are presented one sign per page, clear and simple in flashcard format. This edition is printed in black and white as a more cost-effective way of including more content and is also available on Kindle - ideal for smart phone and tablet. In addition to extra signs, this edition also contains Holly’s Story - a touching glimpse of a sweet natured dog and her adoptive family, who took Holly in when she was unloved and unwanted. There are widely accepted hand signals that are used with hearing dogs. The signs contained in this booklet are aimed at owners and trainers who would like to use or adapt BSL signs for their deaf dogs and also be recognised by deaf adults that use British Sign Language too.

This publication has come about to help spread information about dogs who are deaf and to encourage owners to use some simple hand signals borrowed from the lexicon of British Sign Language (BSL) to aid communication with their pets.Contains signs for: ball, bark, bed, come, drop, excellent, find, food/eat, go, house, leave, lie down, look, no, roll over, sit, spin, stop, toilet, toy/play, wait, walk, well done, where? yes. The Fingerspelling Alphabet is included at the rear of the publication. One sign per page, clear and simple in ebook flashcard format ideal for smart phone and tablet.The idea for the booklet was initiated and developed by Suzanne Williams, a deaf dog owner, BSL advocate and Deaf Dog Network (DDN) member.Sign illustrations by Cath Smith - part of the Let’s Sign BSL Series also available from Amazon’s Kindle store and www.DeafBooks.co.uk

The first edition of Signs for Deaf Dogs came a from an idea initiated and developed by Suzanne Williams, a deaf dog owner, BSL advocate and Deaf Dog Network (DDN) member to help spread information about dogs who are deaf and also to encourage owners to use some simple hand signals borrowed from the lexicon of British Sign Language (BSL) to aid communication with their pets. There are widely accepted hand signals that are used with hearing dogs. The signs contained in this booklet are aimed at owners and trainers who would like to use or adapt BSL signs for their deaf dogs and also be recognised by deaf adults that use British Sign Language too.The original 25 signs covered basic needs and this second edition includes an additional 22 signs that have been suggested by deaf dog owners. They are presented one sign per page, clear and simple in flashcard format. This edition is printed in black and white as a more cost-effective way of including more content and is also available on Kindle - ideal for smart phone and tablet. In addition to extra signs, this edition also contains Holly’s Story - a touching glimpse of a sweet natured dog and her adoptive family, who took Holly in when she was unloved and unwanted.

2018 EDITION Since this book was first published in 1999, the situation in health care settings remains little changed for many deaf patients and for children and adults who have special educational needs and use signs in their communication. After being out of print for some time, this useful reference of British Sign Language (BSL) signs continues to be sought after by health care workers wishing to ensure the comfort and well-being of their patients. The contents have stood the test of time and in view of such continued interest, this book has been made available again through Amazon-Print-on-Demand. The dimensions 5" x 7.8" are slightly larger than the original. Also available on KINDLE for easy mobile access. The signs and communication advice within are intended to assist in everyday conversations and exchanges to ensure that sign language users are included in the events around them, and above all, can be made comfortable and given reassurance. The contents are not intended as an advanced specialist medical sign language reference or to replace professional communicators and interpreters. Supported by the Let's Sign BSL series of resources - see www.DeafBooks.co.uk

Carry this with you at all times if you want a quick and useful illustrated sign language reference for use in an emergency.The signs cover those considered to be the most useful for urgent situations as experienced by representatives of the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services in collaboration with the Deaf community, for Emergency Services up and down the UK. British Sign Language (BSL) is the language of Britain’s Deaf community and also forms the basis of sign systems used with children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who have additional speech and language needs.Basic sign communication can be invaluable for on the spot assistance – not only for Emergency Service providers but also members of the public who may be first on the scene and able to summon help and give assistance. Sign language users may want to carry this app with them – and also to register with the EmergencySMS service (detailed on page 3).The 78 key-word flashcards provide a mobile reference that works great on tablet, smart phone and PCs using the free Kindle reader apps. With built-in functions, you can also make notes, use highlighting on the screen to pull up windows for a dictionary, Wikipedia, and even translation, making a useful revision aid for signing classes.They include:Accident/crash, address/live, ambulance, baby, building/home, calm/patience, calm down, careful/carefully, car/vehicle, check/examine, child/children, cold, come, contact, danger/dangerous, deaf, doctor/medical, don’t panic, emergency/urgent, emergency exit, fall/collapse, family, fire/burning/blaze, fire service/fighter, friend, frightened, go/leave, good/fine/ok, help, home/go home, home/house, hospital/first aid, hot, hurt/injured/painful, ill/unwell, I/me, injection, inside, interpreter, lose/lost, man, medicine/medication, name/called, number, outside, oxygen, pet/animal, please/thank you, police, quick/hurry/fast, risk/risky, safe/safety, search for, shock, sign (language), smoke/fumes, snatch/rob, stay still/wait there, stop/wait, tablets/medication, trapped, trouble/problem, what? what time? what’s wrong? when? where? which? who? woman, write down, you.Included are Handshape Key, Right and Left-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabets and Communication Guidelines.Also available in printed booklet format with the same word/signs laid out 4 to a page.

Learn to sign and read together with this wonderfully engaging booklet. •Full British Sign Language (BSL) Fingerspelling Alphabet letter by letter •Illustrated pictures (Widgit Software graphics)•Letters and Signs (Let's Sign BSL graphics) •Written descriptions for making the signs.First published on Kindle 2016, updated 2017 with written descriptions of the signs on the same page with each letter. Fingerspelling gives a direct link to the written word to support literacy.Tablets and touch-screen technology are an important way to engage new readers from key groups of young children where literacy is a concern.Research published by the National Literacy Trust and Pearson shows that technology is particularly beneficial in groups of children where literacy is a concern: poor children and boys – and that touch-screen technology can be more effective in engaging children aged 3 to 5 with reading than books.This booklet is in textbook fixed format – for kindle device or tablet and smart phone, Mac and PCs using the free Kindle reader apps. Learners will have access to built-in functions such as highlighting, a notebook, dictionary look-up and more. You can make notes, use multicolour highlighting - highlight a word on the screen to pull up windows for a dictionary, Wikipedia, and even translation plus the potential for flashcards.Ideal for encouraging all children to learn the basics and for introducing the topic of alternative communication systems and languages that can benefit children who are deaf or have special educational needs and use signs to support their communication.A Handshape Key and the Left-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabet are also included.Supported by the Let's Sign BSL Series of resources - www.DeafBooks.co.uk

A British Sign Language (BSL) compact reference book containing over 1,000 sign illustrations extracted from our large A4 format LET'S SIGN Dictionary Everyday BSL for Learners – for easy use anywhere. The pages are in textbook fixed format with built-in notebook, flashcards for review, multicolour highlighting, dictionary, wiki and translation links – for kindle device or tablet and smart phone, Mac and PCs using the free Kindle reader apps.The signs are accompanied by written descriptions of handshapes, movements, context and variations. Face and body language are also illustrated and explained. Signs included are relevant for baby and early years, special needs, school and work settings and beginner's sign language courses. This book provides a core vocabulary that is essential to all with 2400 word index. A clear concise introduction for beginners. It also provides alphabetically arranged vocabulary, Right and Left-handed Fingerspelling Alphabets and the American One-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabet.Numbers, Days and Months are grouped on separate pages for easy reference. This book is produced by Deaf and hearing professionals with many years experience of the British Deaf community and education.Supported by the Let's Sign BSL series of dictionaries, guides, flashcards, posters, reward stickers and apps.

Part of the Let's Sign BSL series of bite-sized topics in flashcard format for learners. This ebook format provides a handy mobile reference for kindle or tablet, smart phone, Mac and PCs using the free Kindle reader apps. With built-in functions you can make notes, highlight a word on the screen to pull up windows for a dictionary, Wikipedia and even translation. Viewing options include thumbnail page views allowing users to point to signs that describe how they feel, giving a useful focal point for learning and discussion - or click to single full page flashcard format.Recent research in the UK by the National Literacy Trust and Pearson shows that tablets and touch-screen technology are an important way to engage new readers from key groups of young children where literacy is a concern and can be more effective in engaging children aged 3 to 5 with reading than books.This useful format provides a valuable resource for families, teachers and students learning BSL Level 1 and 2 in addition to providing an excellent reference point to explore and discuss feelings and emotions for children and adults with additional language and communication needs.Within the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN) the use of BSL signs to support spoken language, known as Sign Supported English (SSE), is now widely accepted. There is also growing support for the use of sign language with all children, from babies onwards, because the visual and kinaesthetic elements can offer alternative channels for language and communication development that can greatly benefit learners. This application is designed to include all who sign. Great care has been taken in developing the sign graphics to give meaningful representation of the non-verbal and facial elements involved in these signs in a simplistic and minimalist way that tries not to distort or over-exaggerate.The signs include: angry, anxious, bored, calm, patient, brave, confident, confused, courageous, delighted, disappointed, embarrassed, emotional, excited, fed up, feelings, frightened, frustrated, stressed, funny, laugh, guilty, happy, enjoy, hurt, sore, interested, keen, jealous, envious, lonely, love, miserable, sulk, miss, pine, nervous, panic, peaceful, quiet, pleased, proud, puzzled, sad, depressed, satisfied, content, scared, sensitive, touchy, serious, shy, shocked, sorry, surprised, sympathise, tempted, fancy, tired, upset, worried. The facial expressions of emotions are considered by some to be universally recognised and understood. Non-verbal and facial expressions are crucial to all communication and language, and sign languages in particular.According to research, our body language and facial expressions are thought to account for between 50 – 70 % of all communication - and never more so than when we wish to convey our emotions. Supprted by the Let's Sign Series of dictionaries, posters, stickers and flashcards - www.DeafBooks.co.uk

Useful signs to reinforce good behaviour on-the-spot when needed. The style of graphics used is appropriate for learners of all ages.37 key-word flashcards designed for easy reference for all who use the signs from British Sign Language (BSL & SSE) to support communication in the field of deafness, special educational needs (SEN) and for all who may have additional speech and language needs. Ideal for kindle device or tablet and smart phone, Mac and PCs using the free Kindle reader apps. Learners will have access to built-in functions such as highlighting, a notebook, dictionary look-up and more. You can make notes, use multicolour highlighting - highlight a word on the screen to pull up windows for a dictionary, Wikipedia, and even translation. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and the Right and Left-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabets. Signs for: behave, calm, manners, careful, concentrate, pay attention, excuse me, feet on floor, finish stop, get up, stand up, good, good drinking, good eating, good listening, good looking, good sitting, good walking, good wee wees, good work, hands down, help, high five, kind, kind hearted, kind hands, gentle, leave me alone, my turn, me next, no, please, thank you, share, wait, be patient, well done, yes. The contents have been chosen with help from Dr Wendy Uttley of the Down Syndrome Support Group, Bradford.Contains sign vocabulary to enable constructions in both Sign Supported English (SSE) and British Sign Language (BSL). Includes regional variations.If you would like other signs included, please let us know, we plan further such resources and welcome your views.Our Let’s Sign BSL Series of dictionaries, guides, posters, flashcards, stickers and graphics for creating materials offers a complete package of supportive resources for learners of all ages and abilities. See www.DeafBooks.co.uk

Now also available in Print edition Paperback, with revised contents and cover.A 'warts and all' collection of 93 illustrated signs with written descriptions in flashcard format for families and learners in contact with the Deaf community and a helpful reference for families and carers of adults and children with learning disability who use BSL sign vocabulary in their communication and to access their education.Ideal for those on BSL Courses with alternative versions of some signs where appropriate. Physical characteristics provide a succinct and visual point of reference when identifying individuals in the British Sign Language (BSL) using community that illustrate alternative perspectives and sensibilities that define its culture. In addition, there are many situations that call upon our ability to describe and identify people and this publication contains an illustrated collection of examples in a mobile format for easy reference for revision of signs learned in class or seen used in the community.Includes distinguishing facial characteristics, hair styles and colour, body types, age groups and much more.Also included are Left and Right-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabets and BSL Handshape Key, Clear Communication Guidelines for Beginners, Useful Contacts and Resources and a full Index.Supported by the Let's Sign BSL materials and resources. See DeafBooks website for details and Free Downloads.

17 songs and rhymes with BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL) signs for all to enjoy together. For Schools, Nurseries, Baby Signers, Carers, Children's Centres and Families. Now in Kindle textbook format for easy mobile use on kindle device, tablet and smart phone. Learners have access to built-in functions such as highlighting, a notebook, dictionary look-up and more. You can make notes, use multicolour highlighting - highlight a word on the screen to pull up windows for a dictionary, Wikipedia, and even translation.For optimum viewing, use device in landscape orientation.Simple and clear sign illustrations for a lovely collection of well-known children's favourites including:`The Wheels on the Bus', `Baa Baa Black Sheep', `Horsey Horsey', `Old Macdonald', `1,2,3,4,5 Once I caught a Fish Alive', `Five Little Ducks', `Happy Birthday', `Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and more.........PLUSTop 10 Tips, Communication advice, Days of the Week, Children's Fingerspelling Alphabet and examples of regional signs.The Songs and music are available separately - on Let's Sign Songs for Children Audio CD (ASIN:1905913117 ) and also on DVD with signs demonstrated – www.tinysigners.co.ukSupported by the Let’s Sign BSL series including our comprehensive reference 'Let's Sign Dictionary: Everyday BSL for Learners 2nd edition' and range of accessible publications - see www.Deafbooks.co.uk

REVIEW: September 2017 BATOD Magazine (British Association of Teachers of the Deaf)"This is lovely. It will be brilliant.""It will make the loveliest signing course.""Look at the useful contacts with the # symbols""Everyone working in a school with deaf children in it should have one""This is just utterly, utterly perfect. It's exactly what we need in school."The book covers a multitude of school-based signs and is fully conversant with 21st centruy requirements. New signs include Skype, Snapchat, Facebook and Google. It also includes directional verbs, inflections, getting acquainted, activities and people vocabulary. School vocabulary beyond KS2 is included but it would be invaluable for people who work in primary or for secondary aged children. The signs are all divided into separate topics with a full index.Add this heady mixture to the fact that the book is also available from amazon.co.uk on a print on demand basis (which means it can easily be updated) and on Kindle. What's not to like? 'If there are pupils or classmates in your school who use signs in their everyday learning and communication then this book is for you. It contains a basic introduction to the signs needed for the day to day interactions and experiences in school settings (primary and secondary) - school activities and instructions plus vocabulary to enable peer conversations that will be useful to classmates and school staff alike.Includes: Basic Handshape Key, Left and Right-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabets, the American One-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabet, Days of the Week, Months and Numbers plus a vocabulary of over 300 illustrated signs with written descriptions and a puzzle at the end of each section to test your learning.Who can benefit? In addition to the clear needs of children who are deaf or partially hearing, sign language is also used in education to benefit children and adults with a wide range of special needs such as:• Down Syndrome • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) • Dyslexia • Learning disability • Additional speech, language and communication needs • English as a second language • And to benefit children’s development through Baby SigningSupported by the Let's Sign BSL series of resources - www.DeafBooks.co.uk