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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 being visually impaired.
How to sign 'Lights Room' with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Lights Room".
How to sign ‘Toilet’ with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Toilet".
How to sign 'Time for lunch' with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Time for lunch".
How to sign 'The story has finished' with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "The story has finished".
How to sign 'Sensory Garden' with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Sensory Garden".
How to sign 'Play' with the Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Play".
How to sign ‘Nurse’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Nurse".
How to sign ‘Man’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Man".
How to sign ‘Lady’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Lady".
How to sign ‘Hydropool’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Hydropool".
How to sign ‘Eat’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Eat".
How to sign ‘Drink’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Drink".
How to sign ‘Doctor’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Doctor".
How to sign ‘Evening’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Evening".
How to sign ‘Goodnight’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Goodnight".
How to sign ‘Back to class’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for ‘Back to class’.
How to sign ‘Art’ with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie on body sign for ‘Art'.
How to sign 'Again' with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for ‘Again’.
How to sign 'Afternoon' with Canaan Barrie on body sign system
This video shows the Canaan Barrie sign for "Afternoon".
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