What is a Key Word Sign?

Key Word Sign (KWS) is a simplified form of manual signing that is designed to be used by and with people who have communication difficulties. It is different to AUSLAN (the sign language of the deaf and hard hearing community) as verbal speech is used along with the signs and only key words of the message are signed.

Who would use key word sign?

Key Word Sign may be used with both children and adults. It can benefit communicators who have difficulties with attention, comprehension and/or developing speech. Sign and speech go together. Speak in regular, complete sentences.

Who uses the Key Word Sign?

This visual communication support system is often used with children and adults who have communication difficulties. Key Word Sign uses a core vocabulary of specific words/signs. It is made up of signs thought to be most useful for children and adults with communication and language difficulties.

Key Word Sign (KWS) can benefit anyone, of any age, who experiences a communication difficulty. KWS is not the best option for people who only have a hearing impairment or who are Deaf.

What is AAC Key Word Sign?

Key Word Sign (KWS) is an unaided AAC strategy designed to help children and adults with communication difficulties to understand information and express their message to others. Speech and signs are used together. A full, grammatical sentence is spoken and signs are added to the key words.

What's the difference between key word sign and Auslan?

Key Word Sign (KWS) is a strategy that uses signs from Auslan but follows spoken English word order, helping support understanding and using spoken language. Other countries have similar strategies but with different names, such as Makaton being used in the UK.

What is key word signing autism?

Key word signing is a form of communication that uses a combination of signs and spoken words to support language development and understanding for people who have communication difficulties, such as those with speech or language delays, autism, down syndrome, or other disabilities.

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