Sign language helps Hugh

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Hugh communicates a near miss

Student	Hugh	Date	24 July 2008
		Observer	Shelley (teacher aide)

One morning Hugh arrived at school late and appeared very agitated. He could not be persuaded to go to class. Something had happened that he needed to talk about. Shelley and Sharon could see no visible signs of injury, and his bike did not appear to be damaged.

By Hugh’s use of his sign language, as well as his emphatic use of the words “yes” and “no”, and his teacher aides’ drawing pictures on the whiteboard, the conclusion was reached that he had almost been hit by a car coming out of a driveway.

Thank goodness we had all been learning Makaton!

Shelley and Sharon were sympathetic and told Hugh that they understood what a fright he must have had. They explained they would ring his parents to tell them how upset he had been upon arrival at school. Hugh calmed down enough to continue at school for the day!

Hugh continues to ride to school happily each day on his bike.

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