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Canaan Barrie on body sign system
The Canaan Barrie on body sign system is used to communicate with children who have multiple disabilities, as well as visual impairment. The sign system was developed at the Royal Blind School in Edinburgh.
On body signing helps develop a young person’s natural gesture and, in turn, helps them communicate better with their world around them.
Check out videos demonstrating the signs below
An introduction to the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
The Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System is used to communicate with children who have multiple disabilities, as well as visual impairment.
How to sign 'Afternoon' with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Afternoon".
How to sign 'Again' with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for ‘Again’.
How to sign ‘Bath’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Bath".
How to sign ‘Cake’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Cake".
How to sign ‘Cheese’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Cheese".
How to sign ‘Clean’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Clean".
How to sign ‘Crisps’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Crisps".
How to sign ‘Doctor’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Doctor".
How to sign ‘Don't Want’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Don't want".
How to sign ‘Down’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Down".
How to sign ‘Dressed’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Dressed".
How to sign ‘Drink’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Drink".
How to sign ‘Eat’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Eat".
How to sign ‘Evening’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Evening".
How to sign ‘Finished’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Finished".
How to sign ‘Good’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Good".
How to sign ‘Goodbye’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Goodbye".
How to sign ‘Goodnight’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Goodnight".
How to sign ‘Hello’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Hello".
How to sign ‘Home’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Home".
How to sign ‘Ill’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "ill".
How to sign ‘Lady’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Lady".
How to sign ‘Man’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Man".
How to sign ‘Medicine’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "medicine".
How to sign ‘Milk’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "milk".
How to sign ‘More’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "more".
How to sign ‘Music’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Music".
How to sign ‘Nurse’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Nurse".
How to sign 'Orange' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Orange' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system.
How to sign 'Out' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Out' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign 'Play' with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Play".
How to sign 'Sad' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Sad' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign ‘Same’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "same".
How to sign 'School' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'School' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign 'Shower' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Shower' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign 'Song' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Song' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to use different song signifiers with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to use different song signifiers with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system.
How to sign 'Stop' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Stop' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign 'Toast' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Toast' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign ‘Toilet’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Toilet".
How to sign 'Undress' with the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
This video shows how to sign 'Undress' with the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
How to sign 'Up' with the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
This video shows how to sign 'Up' with the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
How to sign 'Walk' with the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
This video shows how to sign 'Walk' with the Canaan Barrie On Body Sign System
How to sign 'Water' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Water' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign 'Work' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Work' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
How to sign 'Wash' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Wash' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system.
How to sign 'Yoghurt' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system
This video shows how to sign 'Yoghurt' with the Canaan Barrie On Body sign system