Lámh Courses

Training for Family & Friends

  • Little Lámh

    This is a workshop for families of babies and young children who may go on to use Lámh signs, or for families who might be using a small number of Lámh signs for now. Ask your Speech & Language Therapist, service provider or parents' group about organising a Little Lámh workshop for families.
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  • Family Lámh Course

    The Family Lámh Course is for parents, siblings, grandparents and others close to the family. The Course gives families the skills to support their child's sign use alongside Lámh sign training. Families say they enjoy the opportunity to share experiences with other families.
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  • Family Lámh Course Part Two

    Families who have been to the Lámh Family Course may be interested in the Part Two Family Course, to learn more signs, or get sign practice with a Lámh Tutor, or to talk about their Lámh use with other families.
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  • Little Lámh for Sports

    Little Lámh for Sports is a short introductory workshop for those supporting Lámh users, of all ages, taking part in sports activities.
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Lámh Training Courses for Different Settings

  • Module One

    Module One Lámh Course is for those working with children and adults who use Lámh to enhance their communication. It is suitable for teachers, SNAs, social care workers, PAs and preschool staff and others, who work in mainstream and special schools, preschools, adult support services and other settings. Sometimes families attend Module One Courses.
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  • Module One Add-on Workshop for Communication Partners of Adults who use Lámh

    Families, staff members and other communication partners of adults who use Lámh can add to their core Module One training with this practical workshop.
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  • Module One Add-on Workshop for Communication Partners of Children using Lámh

    Communication partners of children who use Lámh and who have completed Module One can attend this practical workshop that looks at encouraging Lámh use as well as adding to their Lámh sign vocabulary. It can be delivered online or in person.
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  • Lámh Family Trainer Course

    Professionals who have completed QQI Level 5 ULTCA (or formerly Module Two) training can become accredited to deliver the Lámh Family course, Part Two Family Course and Little Lámh.
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  • Lámh Tutor Course

    This is an intensive training programme for professionals whose work largely involves supporting Lámh users and their families in a service setting, and who plan to deliver Lámh Courses to staff members and families.
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  • QQI Level 5 Using Lámh in a Total Communication Approach

    For those who use Lámh extensively in their work, involved in supporting Lámh users, their families; seeking comprehensive training in facilitating Lámh use using a total communication approach, and may progress to Lámh Tutor Training.
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  • Module One 'Revise Your Signs' Session

    The Lámh Module One 'Revise Your Signs' session is suitable for anyone who has completed Lámh Module One and who would like the opportunity to revise the 100 Module One Lámh Signs in a Live Session via Zoom with a Lámh Tutor.
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