Books published by publisher Slawson Communications

PLEASE NOTE that this is a printed BOOK with one sign & description per page in flashcard format - it is not a set of Flashcards. First published in January 2015 on Kindle for smart phones and tablets, this publication is now available in paperback through Amazon's print on demand facility. Illustrated signs 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 baby signers and also a useful learning tool for adult BSL Level 1 revision. The 38 Key-word vocabulary can be used for Sign Supported English (SSE) and British Sign Language (BSL). The Flashcard format of one sign per page including written description is clear and simple, easy to carry and refer to on the go. Includes: Basic Handshape Key & Fingerspelling Alphabet and signs for: adopt, adult/grown up, aunt/auntie, baby/infant, boy/son, brother, child, children, cousin, dad/daddy/ father, daughter, family, foster/look after, girl, grandad/grandfather, granddaughter, grandma/grandmother, grandson, great grandfather, great grandmother, man/male, mother/ mum/mummy, nana, nephew, niece, parent/s, partner, sister, stepbrother, stepfather, stepmother, stepsister, uncle, wife/ husband/ spouse, woman/lady/female. Some signs have more than one version to include the most commonly used regional variations. 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. We plan further such resources and welcome feedback. CONTACT: www.DeafBooks.co.uk - 01642 580505 cath@deafsign.com - info@deafbooks.co.uk

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.A useful support for 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 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.

Originally designed as Flashcards for use on Kindle now available in printed book format from Amazon Print-on-Demand. Please note this is a printed book in flashcard format and not actual Flashcards. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet. Signs for: animal, bird, butterfly, cat, cow, deer, dog, donkey, duck, fish, fly, frog, horse, kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, owl, parrot, pig, possum, rabbit, shark, sheep, snake, spider, wombat. The illustrated animal pictures and sign graphics with their written descriptions are presented in landscape Flashcard format. One sign per page - clear and simple – easy to refer to on the go with appeal to learners of all ages and abilities. Some signs have more than one version and the commonly used variations are included but, as with learning any language, the best way to learn is by face to face contact with native sign language users. The Let’s Sign resources are designed to support this. Australian Sign Language (Auslan) and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) are the sign languages of the deaf communities of Australia and New Zealand. Both have evolved from forms of British Sign Language (BSL) and together the three languages comprise the BANZSL language family. They share many of the same vocabulary items and structural features in addition to the use of the same two-handed fingerspelling alphabet. Because of these similarities, the Let’s Sign BSL resources of dictionaries, posters, flashcards, stickers and graphics have been of interest to learners of Auslan and NZSL. This includes people wishing to communicate within the Deaf community and also increasingly in the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Baby Signing, where signs are used with spoken language to support communication and language development – known as Sign Supported English (SSE). Due to requests, this resource has been created using the most appropriate and commonly used versions of signs for Australian and New Zealand learners and we welcome your feedback in planning any future materials. www.DeafBooks.co.uk - info@deafbooks.co.uk

This is the full colour printed booklet version from our series of bite-sized topics of British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary to promote essential early learning for young children, their families and carers. Words, pictures, signs and descriptions in Flashcard format. Also available on Kindle for use across all devices - a useful reference when used on smart phones and brilliant on tablets as jumbo-sized flashcards - easy to carry and refer to on the go with appeal to learners of all ages and abilities. This printed book format is through Amazon Print-on-Demand. The key-word vocabulary enables constructions in both Sign Supported English (SSE) and British Sign Language (BSL). Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet. Signs for: bag, belt, bib, bicycle helmet, blouse, boot/s, cap, cardigan, clothes, coat, dress, dressing gown, get dressed, glasses, glove/s, hat, jacket, jeans, jumper, knickers, nappy, pants, pyjamas, raincoat, sandal/s, scarf, shirt, shoe/s, shorts, skirt, slippers, sock/s, sweater, swimming clothes, t-shirt, tie, trousers, vest. Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols from www.straight-street.com with kind permission. Supported by the full range of Let's Sign BSL teaching and learning materials - see www.DeafBooks.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE This is a printed BOOK with one sign & description per page in flashcard format - it is not a set of Flashcards. 37 signs and pictures with written descriptions, one animal per page, clear and simple. Enjoy learning the signs and words for animals with your youngster with this colourful book. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet. Signs for: animal, badger, bird, budgie, cat, chicken, cow, deer, dog, donkey, duck, fish, fox, frog, goat, goose, guinea pig, hamster, hare, hedgehog, horse, lizard, mouse, owl, parrot, pig, rabbit, sheep, snake, squirrel, swan, tortoise, turkey. Ideal for families and learners with • Deafness • 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 Signing Great care has been taken in developing the sign graphics and pictures to give meaningful representation in a simplistic and minimalist way without added distractions. The faces of the characters have appeal to all ages. 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 publication is designed to include all who sign. Some signs have more than one version and the commonly used variations are included but, as with learning any language, the best way to learn is by face to face contact. The Let’s Sign resources are designed to support this – see www.DeafBooks.co.uk

Colourful illustrations with pictures and signs to educate the senses and stimulate hand and mind coordination. A simple and enjoyable route to learning. Being able to identify and name everyday objects and events can enhance young children's self esteem and sense of achievement.Learn how to greet people, the names of colours, what's the weather like today, is that a bee or a wasp? And how to sign 'Happy Birthday' to your friends and family.This book is also available as a Kindle ebook. Tablets and touch-screen technology can be particularly beneficial to reluctant readers and are an important way to engage key groups of young children where literacy is a concern. The same Colour, Weather and Minibeast topics are also separately available as Kindle ebooks in Flashcard format, one sign per page for easy mobile reference for smart phone and tablets - low-cost and easy to carry and refer to on the go with appeal to learners of all ages and abilities. This printed book provides a collection of their contents with some extras.The key-word vocabulary enables constructions in both British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE). Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers. Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.Each topic is colour-coded for easy reference and begins with a summary page of the signs, making a useful reminder page to go back to and test what you have learned. Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols with kind permission.Some signs, particularly those for colours, have a number of regional variations and the illustrations show more than one option..The most commonly used versions of signs have been chosen but regional variations need to be checked with your local BSL community and face to face contact with native sign language users is recommended as the best way to learn. Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL publications.