This week Libby Brownlie from Key Word Sign Australia (Scope) discusses the advantages of integrating Key Word Sign into your practice. Libby speaks about how KWS can be an excellent addition for a multimodal communicator, and dispels myths around KWS as an AAC option.

Resources:

Website: https://kwsa.org.au/

KWS resources: https://kwsa.org.au/resources/ and https://kwsa.org.au/shop/

Training: information on workshops: https://kwsa.org.au/training/ and workshops available: https://kwsa.org.au/events/

Email: [email protected]

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