signalong the communication charity
Norwich
Signalong The Communication Charity (1039788) provides resources, training and
free advice, and readily works with others in the field to promote communication
skills for children and adults with speech, language and communication needs and
English as an additional language. Signalong was founded in 1992 at a Kent
special school and now provides resources and training throughout the United
Kingdom, Europe and Asia. A central tenet of Signalong is “one concept per sign,
one sign per concept” which is different to other British Sign Language based
systems, which require an understanding of the context in order to distinguish
meaning. People who have learning difficulties, especially those with Autism,
may find it difficult to differentiate the context. Signalong has researched and
published the widest range of signs in Britain. These are drawn and described
following a consistent method that enables users to access vocabulary according
to need. Resources published by the charity cater for a range of ages and
ability from pre-school and pre-language up to preparation for employment.
