Lámh Explained

English: Lámh (from the Irish: lámh in Irish pronounced as /l̪ˠaːw/,) is an augmentative and alternative system of manual communication used in Ireland by developmentally disabled and neurodivergent children and adults.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Many of the signs are adapted from Irish Sign Language (ISL), used by the Irish Deaf community.[6] [7]

History

English: Lámh was developed in the early 1980s.[8] It was discussed at the Second European Congress on Sign Language Research in Amsterdam in 1985.[9]

Features

English: Lámh is not a true sign language, as only a limited number of expressions are possible. There are over 500 signs; speech is always used with signs and only key words in a sentence are signed.[8]

English: Lámh is intended to encourage eye contact, develop vocabulary, promote attention to movement, and relieve frustration.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Everyday Autism Handbook for Schools: 60+ Essential Guides for Staff. Claire. Droney. Annelies. Verbiest. October 21, 2021. Jessica Kingsley Publishers. 9781787754294. Google Books.
  2. Book: The SAGE Handbook of Autism and Education. Rita. Jordan. Jacqueline M.. Roberts. Kara. Hume. July 29, 2019. SAGE. 9781526418951. Google Books.
  3. Web site: Lámh (Sign Communication System) | National Council for Special Education - CPD and In-School Support. www.sess.ie.
  4. Web site: Autism and the GAA: 'You want your child to have same experiences as every other child'. John. Fogarty. October 8, 2021. Irish Examiner.
  5. Web site: The mental and physical toll of children's school absence. independent.
  6. Web site: Lámh is extending free of charge access to Lámh Signs Online. March 22, 2018. St. Michael's House.
  7. Web site: Lámh sign system offers free online resources to help parents and carers at home. www.leinsterleader.ie.
  8. Web site: Lámh • Athea National School. Athea National School.
  9. Book: Tervoort, Bernard Th M.. Signs of Life: Proceedings of the Second European Congress on Sign Language Research, Amsterdam, July 14-18, 1985. October 30, 1986. Dutch Foundation for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Child. 9789071700019. Google Books.
  10. Web site: Lámh – Down Syndrome Centre.

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