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Most work colleagues of deaf employees have little or no previous exposure to Auslan (Australian Sign Language). The purpose of this book is to provide a quick reference to workplace appropriate signs.

Do you want to learn sign at a pace and time that suits you? James Kerwin will teach you Auslan (Australian Sign Language) through this easy to understand DVD. Each sign is clearly presented with engaging video of the object being signed, equally appealing to adults and children. Sections include : Animals & Other Creatures; People & Clothing; Home & School; Earth & Sky; Actions & Transport; Important Signs

This is the second edition of the "Dictionary of AUSLAN" produced by Deaf Children Australia (formally VSDC). The dictionary was edited by Lyn Wilson & Brian Bernal & now includes a number of regional sign variations. This edition is spiral bound, which makes it much easier to use than any other dictionary we have come across. All entries within the dictionary are placed alphabetically. It's easy to flip through until you find the word you want. There is also an Alphabetical Index. The dictionary includes over 365 pages of COLOR PHOTO based images, which are extremely beneficial to new or novice users.

Koalas on the Bus is more than just an early reader. It introduces the numbers 1 to 10, means of transport, animals and colours to children in a fun and entertaining manner, in both English and Auslan (Australian Sign Language). This very special children's book also includes a CDROM with colour in pages, and activities from the book.

Something To Sign About is a marvelous DVD of childrens songs with AUSLAN translation created by Marie Kerwin in Qld. There are 11 songs on the video/DVD that have each been written by Marie especially for signing children. Maries son, James, is profoundly deaf, and is now an AUSLAN tutor. He was consulted for the translation of the songs and signs five of the songs on the video. This video/DVD is perfect for Toddlers, Pre-schoolers and Primary children and Bilby Publishing (Distributors) can not recommend it highly enough !

This is the first in a series of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) Dictionaries for children. This edition includes 260 signs under the topics "Farm animals, Pets, Ocean creatures, creatures of the Air; Colours, Shapes, Drinks, Fruit and Vegetables, Rooms of the House, Whose in your family?, At the circus, Toys (misc, At the park/playground, Inside Play, Every day signs and Question Signs. Each listing includes a line-art illustration of the sign and a pictorial representation of the meaning. There is a pictorial representation of each category in the corner, near the page number, so that even pre-reading children can use this dictionary with ease.

Released in 1998, this Auslan (Australian sign language) dictionary includes 5,500 sign images in line art form, (each image appearing at approx 4 X 6 cm). Signs are presented under hand shape categories (i.e. not alphabetical order), with an index in the front of the book.

This is the second book in a series of Auslan (Australian Sign Language) Dictionaries for children. This edition includes over 3000 signs under the topics : Insects and Bugs, Native Animals, Reptiles, Occupations, Describing People, Emotions and Feelings, Size Texture Appearance Distance, Utensils and Crockery, Time to Cook, Furniture, Transport, The Alphabet, and Number 1-10. Each listing includes a line-art illustration of the sign, a description of how to do the sign and a pictorial representation of the meaning. There is a pictorial representation of each category in the corner, near the page number, so that even pre-reading children can use this dictionary with ease.

This delightful story, written by Marie Kerwin, about a mischievous whirlwind on Mr Browns farm. Each page contains the english text and Auslan signs. All attempts were made by the author to write the story in such a way that the images would appear in Auslan grammer order.

This package includes a CD and DVD with 17 popular nursery rhymes. Each performed in Auslan (Australian Sign Language), sung and animated.