Visual Language Connections

04/08/2025

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY -

Interested in hosting a Key Word Signing workshop in your Early Learning or School setting?

⭐️Learn what Key Word Signing is and how it can be used to encourage speech and language development for children in early learning or school settings. Ideal for those learning language or children who have a speech or communication delay.
⭐️ Practical strategies to incorporate Key Word Sign into your program/routines
⭐️ Resource booklet provided with all signs learnt

* Note this workshop is KEY WORD SIGN - if you're keen to learn Auslan please do so within the context of your local Deaf Community with a Deaf teacher

Service based options for the Central Coast/Newcastle and Hunter regions and online options available.
Contact us via message or email languageconnectionsdm@gmail.com

02/09/2024

New online Workshop - Key Word Signing for the Early Learning/School Setting.
Monday September 23rd, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm AEST

⭐️Learn what Key Word Signing is and how it can be used to encourage speech and language development for children in early learning settings. Ideal for those learning language or children who have a speech or communication delay.

* Note this workshop is KEY WORD SIGN - if you're keen to learn Auslan please do so within the context of your local Deaf Community with a Deaf teacher

Learn how to incorporate visual language strategies like Key Word Sign while supporting children 0-8 years with their language development

21/05/2024

It’s Global Tracheostomy Awareness week 💜

Shout out to our mate Flynn and his amazing family and caregivers. You can find more information or learn more about Tracheostomy’s here-
https://tracheostomyeducation.com/tracheostomy-tube-awareness-week/

15/03/2024

Ah that sweet sound... Happy Friday from Flynn and Danika!

Guess what? For those of you following along, Flynn has now has a speaking valve! We are loving listening to his whispered voice as he works hard at vocalising speech sounds. So amazing to watch Flynn reaching his communication goals with support of his family and therapy teams💪🏼

If you’re new meet Flynn. He was born with a blockage in his trachea and an abnormal fistula (connection) between his oesophagus and trachea. Flynn has used key word sign as his primary form of communication from aged 6 months until now at 5 years. If you’ve watched our Key Word Sign video (shared via All Areas Speech Pathology) you might have seen the progression of his signs from 18months old. After recent major surgery Flynn how has a speaking valve on his tracheotomy so he can work on the vocalisation of speech sounds. 🗣️

07/02/2024

Such a great morning with Beth and all the furry and feathered friends at Mollies Farm 🐐🪿🐥 We enjoyed getting to know the cheeky escapee goats and planted some rocket and beans. Looking forward to learning more about animal and plant care while in this beautiful space 💛 Mollies Farm

09/01/2024

Join us for our first Key Word Signing for the Early Education Setting Workshop for 2024....
Online Wednesday February 7th 6:30pm-8:30pm AEST (Sydney time)

Remember 💭 This course is KEY WORD SIGNING and while individual Auslan signs are used the presenter is not teaching Auslan. We recommend sourcing an accredited organisation like Deaf Connect or your local TAFE if you want to learn Auslan, including pathways to becoming an Auslan interpreter. To learn Auslan and embrace the culture of this language, learning is recommended to occur in the context of your local Deaf community through a native signer

Learn how to incorporate visual language strategies like Key Word Sign while supporting children 2-5 years with their language development

01/09/2023

We are excited to be joining Karissa and the team at Wyong SaCC next Term for a Speech focused playgroup. Relaxed, play based sessions with opportunities to learn about how you can support your child’s early language. Danika will be there alongside Senior Speech Pathologist Jane Beale.

Registrations are free and there’s still spots to come join us! Meet and greet session on Monday. Follow the link below ⭐️

Speech Therapy Playgroup

30/08/2023

When passion and therapy meet ✨Supporting one of our clients to access community activities that not only inspire her but also support emotional wellbeing 🐴🎨

Picasso or participant? 🎨

The talented Shelly, paints Switch, our stunning stock horse 🐴

There is no horse riding in Equine Therapy, the therapy is delivered on the ground with the horse being the teacher and your facilitator running the program.

Just being around the horses and doing activities such as art can reduce stress and anxiety levels, and increase a sense of well-being.

27/08/2023

It’s so rewarding to be a part of the communication journey of our clients 🧡 For those following along this little firecracker has now got a speaking valve in.

It’s so beautiful to hear Flynn learning how to turn his voice on and off 🌟

* Note: Flynn has been using Key Word Sign as his primary form of communication since 6 months old. He was born with a blockage in his windpipe & an abnormal fistula between his oesophagus and trachea and has endured many surgeries up until this point. He sure is a warrior and we love watching his progression 💪🏼

23/07/2023

Welcome to Term 3- It's time for a new Key Word Signing for the Early Education Setting workshop!

Are you a parent/carer/support worker/educator looking at incorporating some visual language strategies within your home or early learning setting?

Learn what Key Word Signing actually involves, how we can incorporate visual signs to support expressive and receptive language and a handful of introductory signs. This workshop also includes common questions - will using key word sign impact spoken language (NO!) how will I remember all the signs and what if my child learns much quicker than I do?

Join Danika on Wednesday 16th August from 6:30pm-8:30pm AEST via Zoom.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/key-word-signing-for-the-early-education-setting-part-1-online-tickets-684154052187?aff=oddtdtcreator

Remember 💭 This course is KEY WORD SIGNING and while individual Auslan signs are used the presenter is not teaching Auslan. We recommend sourcing an accredited organisation like Deaf Connect or your local TAFE if you want to learn Auslan, including pathways to becoming an Auslan interpreter. To learn Auslan and embrace the culture of this language, learning is recommended to occur in the context of your local Deaf community through a native signer

Learn how to incorporate visual language strategies like Key Word Sign while supporting children 2-5 years with their language development

04/07/2023

Still places left for our online workshop tomorrow evening - Wednesday 5th July 6:30-8:30pm AEST.
Learn what Key Word Sign is and how it can be used to support children aged 2-5 years with their expressive and receptive language. This workshop is aimed at Educators, Carers and Parents and is hosted online via Zoom.

NOTE: This course is KEY WORD SIGNING and while individual Auslan signs are used the presenter is not teaching Auslan. We recommend sourcing an accredited organisation like Deaf Connect or your local TAFE if you want to learn Auslan, including pathways to becoming an Auslan interpreter. To learn Auslan and embrace the culture of this language, learning is recommended to occur in the context of your local Deaf community through a native signer

Learn how to incorporate visual language strategies like Key Word Sign while supporting children 2-5 years with their language development

07/06/2023

Key Word Sign for the Early Education Setting Part 1 - Wednesday 5th July ONLINE. Learn why visual language strategies can support expressive and receptive language in your home/early learning setting.

NOTE: This course is KEY WORD SIGNING and while individual Auslan signs are used the presenter is not teaching Auslan. We recommend sourcing an accredited organisation like Deaf Connect or your local TAFE if you want to learn Auslan, including pathways to becoming an Auslan interpreter. To learn Auslan and embrace the culture of this language, learning is recommended to occur in the context of your local Deaf community through a native signer

Tickets via Eventbrite below!

Learn how to incorporate visual language strategies like Key Word Sign while supporting children 2-5 years with their language development