Lámh
Irish manual communication system
- 1 min read
- 2 chapters
Related on Lably
Through Vocabulary and Frustration
History
Lámh was developed in the early 1980s. It was discussed at the Second European Congress on Sign Language Research in Amsterdam in 1985.
Sign in to keep reading
One more chapter is free with a Lably account.
Features
Lámh is not a true sign language, as only a limited number of expressions are possible. There are over 500 signs; speech is always used with signs and only key words in a sentence are signed.
Lámh is intended to encourage eye contact, develop vocabulary, promote attention to movement, and relieve frustration.
More in Psychology
PsychologyStudy of mental functions and behaviorsAnxietyUnpleasant emotionCognitionMental process dealing with knowledgePsychoanalysisSet of therapeutic techniques established by Sigmund FreudAmerican Psychological AssociationScientific and professional organizationPsychotherapyClinically applied psychology for desired behavior change