Discuss The Importance Of Sna's Ability To Use ISL

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Special needs assistants who work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in Deaf and mainstream schools are a vital component for children in the acquiring of learning and social skills and with general communication. SNA’s assist with care, health and safety, equipment and explanation or simplification of instructions. The SNA’s ability to use ISL can be extremely important for children who use ISL as their main form of communication, especially to ensure the child is not isolated. The role of an SNA can vary with each child depending on individual needs. There needs to be continuous communication between the SNA, the teacher, resource teacher and the visiting teacher service to ensure the child is getting as much help as possible in the areas

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