Lámh Signing Guidelines

  • Always speak the word along with the Lámh sign.
  • Use appropriate facial expression and body language to emphasise what you want to communicate.
  • Make the sign accurately at all times.
  • Face the person and make sure you have their attention.
  • Always use your dominant hand.
  • Don’t hold things in your hands when signing.
  • Make signs within the 'signing space' - (usually this means from the waist outwards and includes face and shoulders)
  • Don't cover your mouth when signing!
  • To indicate more than one of something, make the sign twice.