Key Word Sign
Goodstart Early Learning
- Service type:
- Program
- Support category:
- educator upskilling
- Primary AEDC domain:
- communication skills and general knowledge
- Secondary AEDC domains:
- social competence
- language and cognitive skills
- Delivery location:
- all areas of South Australia
- Delivery mode:
- online live
- in-person
- Program delivery:
- by supplier staff to groups of children, families or educators
- Tiered intervention:
- tier 1 universal whole service
- Cost:
- moderate ($200-$2000 per person/item/hour)
Description
Available to Goodstart services only. Key Word Sign (KWS) is an evidence-based intervention program that supports the development of speech, language, communication and social interaction skills in young children. When using KWS, the key words or most important concepts in the sentence are signed. The use of natural gesture (like pointing), facial expressions and body language are also important parts of using KWS. Expected outcomes for this program are:
- understanding of diverse communication
- ability to implement strategies to support communication
- connections between learning opportunities and the environment
- ability to implement strategies for promoting language development.
How this is delivered
This program is delivered online and can be delivered over 1 full day or over 2 or 3 shorter sessions to introduce and support your understanding and use of Key Word Sign (KWS).
Cost
The program is delivered for $300 per person.
Contact the provider
Contact name: Tiffany Noble
Contact email: tnoble@goodstart.org.au
Contact phone: 0481 067 805
Contact website: https://www.goodstart.org.au
About the organisation
Goodstart Early Learning, based in Mawson Lakes SA, is Australia’s largest not-for-profit social enterprise and Australia’s largest provider of Early Childhood Education and Care, with 650+ centres located across every state and territory. Their purpose is to ensure all Australian children have the learning, development and wellbeing outcomes they need for school and life.