Lámh signs can help a child or an adult to communicate
With Lámh, speech is always used with signs and key words in a sentence are signed.
Lámh currently has 586 signs - new signs for technology, sports and other general signs were added in 2019.
Why Use Lámh?
Using Lámh signs can reduce frustration, as the Lámh user is able to use signs to ask for what they want, to answer and to take part in conversation.
The Lámh user may be more easily understood when they use signs and this encourages many to try new words and say more.
Signing naturally encourages people to slow down a little so there is more time to work out the message.
Signing encourages eye contact and attention to movement; skills that are important for supporting speech development.
Lámh trains the Lámh Tutors. Lámh Tutors are speech and language therapists, teachers, nurses and other staff members who work in services and run Lámh training as part of their regular working role. There are 220 Lámh Tutors working in services around Ireland.
Different Lámh Courses are available - here is a range of Lámh courses that have been developed for families and other communication partners. Learning to use Lámh is about how to encourage and support the child or adult with communication needs.
Lámh participates in research and evaluation appropriate to LÁMH training.
Lámh maintains the Lámh Signs online resource for those who have completed the Lámh Training Courses.
Lámh produces posters, apps, the Lámh-a-Song DVD and downloads - which can be purchased online.