tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post4693695687961766140..comments2023-08-07T15:44:26.738+01:00Comments on South Dublin Dad Blog: Give us a Lamh (Long Post Alert)South Dublin Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07948782319155945031noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-87293769736579319982009-02-11T20:17:00.000+00:002009-02-11T20:17:00.000+00:00I think it is brilliant. Lamh is actually excellen...I think it is brilliant. Lamh is actually excellent as a first sign language for prompting speech in auties too. Our tutors in school would probably appreciate the back up too. Consistency is key and no better way to ensure it than to use film. And of course our people are visual thinkers; they love a bit of electronic media!<BR/><BR/>If you need a little back up try watching Cbeebies "something special" where Bratty, Boo and I learned how to sign LION,. It is the British "easy" sign language, Makaton. Would be great to have a home grown version. - Lamh is actually a better first sign language according to the therapists I have spoken to.<BR/><BR/>Good luck - can I suggest a short version for the ole Youtube and a viral campaign? Facebook group, email chain, the usual crap!<BR/>xxLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17090964959615102849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-39486789951720385012009-02-08T17:06:00.000+00:002009-02-08T17:06:00.000+00:00I hope they get beyond whatever's holding them bac...I hope they get beyond whatever's holding them back on this one, SDD. It never ceases to amaze me how the bigger picture can be totally missed by the people you'd least expect to. Never mind. Onwards, and well done you for your generous offer. I think you deserve a big Lámh!Nick McGivneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03603579300515543458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-46553658645133328162009-02-01T22:02:00.000+00:002009-02-01T22:02:00.000+00:00Dave, this is a brilliant idea. I did the course w...Dave, this is a brilliant idea. I did the course with Cathal's Mammy, and I do use as many of the signs as possible. I feel very strongly about it. But 5 nights of it is not enough. A DVD would definetly help reinforce, for Cathal when he is that little bit older, but also for every one else. If you need an extra pair of hands for the signing, give me a shout!Nan P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15048214158269327225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-983822886504487743.post-88314954631348408762009-01-29T14:58:00.000+00:002009-01-29T14:58:00.000+00:00I think its a super idea and ver generous on your ...I think its a super idea and ver generous on your part.<BR/>I think they should be biting your hand off!!!<BR/>We asked to buy a spare book of flash cards for the girls in Declan's (13 months) creche (all attended the programme) but just as a reminder but they still haven't facilitated us!!! <BR/><BR/>We watch a Cbeebies programme with our kids called "something special" where the presenter uses makaton the UK version and we've adopted some of their signs as theyre more logical than Lamh.<BR/><BR/>Anyway i think Lamh if its going to be sucessful and fit for purpose needs to be more accessable and adopt a medium like the media.<BR/><BR/>Well done to you and i really hope they help us all and take you up on your offer<BR/>Colette & CoColettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646805042164917694noreply@blogger.com