Basics of Speech-Supporting Signs for Professionals
Speech-supporting signs in interaction – customised training
Speech-supporting signs in practice
You will develop an understanding of how speech-supporting signs support successful everyday interaction and practise using them in a safe learning environment.
Customised training
The training can be delivered online, face-to-face, or in a hybrid format. The content and scope are tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Clearer and more accessible communication
Speech-supporting signs support speech comprehension and children’s self-expression. You will gain the confidence and tools to apply what you learn immediately in everyday situations.
During the training, we build an understanding of how the use of speech-supporting signs can positively influence everyday interaction. The training also provides an overview of other methods that support speech comprehension and language development, such as gestures, pointing, images and drawing.
Course content
What are speech-supporting signs?
Understanding the role of speech-supporting signs alongside spoken language in everyday situations – how they clarify messages and support meaningful interaction.
Speech-supporting signs in everyday interaction
You will learn to use speech-supporting signs to support communication and gain confidence in applying the skills in your own work.
Other supportive methods
An introduction to additional ways of supporting speech comprehension and language development: gestures, pointing, images, and drawing.
After the training, you will
- understand what is meant by speech-supporting signs
- be able to use speech-supporting signs to support communication
- have practical tools to facilitate speech comprehension and support children’s self-expression
- master approximately 50 speech-supporting signs used in everyday situations
- know how to maintain and further develop your speech-supporting sign skills
- feel confident using what you have learned in your daily work
Benefits for Your Organisation
Support alongside speech
Learn to use speech-supporting signs naturally and effectively alongside spoken language in everyday situations.
Clearer speech and improved pacing
Understand the benefits of using speech-supporting signs, such as slowing down speech and increasing clarity.
Multiple ways to connect
Recognise that, in addition to speech-supporting signs, you have access to several interaction methods: gestures, posture and movement, eye contact, and facial expressions.
Who Is the Training For?
The training is ideally suited for professionals in social services, healthcare, education, and guidance – and for anyone whose work involves interaction with diverse clients and users. Koulutus soveltuu erinomaisesti sosiaali- ja terveysalan sekä kasvatus- ja ohjausalan ammattilaisille – ja kaikille, joiden työnkuvaan kuuluu vuorovaikutustilanteet moninaisten asiakkaiden ja käyttäjien kanssa.
Why choose Humak?
We have trained sign language interpreters and professionals in sign-based communication for decades. Our speech-supporting signs training provides a safe and encouraging environment for practice and application.
The training can be delivered online, face-to-face, or as a hybrid format, and the content is tailored to your organisation’s needs. You define the scope of the service, and our experienced trainers support you throughout the process.
Contact us
Tell us briefly about your needs and preferred delivery method (online / face-to-face / hybrid), and we will propose a suitable training package.
Introductory studies in speech-supporting signs are also available as Open UAS courses (in Finnish) through our online store.
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Jarmo Röksä
Sales Manager Helsingin kampus