First, let's assume you're talking about the ubiquitous AW, since you didn't specify otherwise.
No. You could use a Sturmey-Archer
dual paddle (push-push) shifter, one of a couple different
twist shifters, one of a couple different
thumb shifters, Sturmey's available bar-end shifter (that also fits on braze-on downtube mounts), or one of a couple of chopper "stick shift" style levers.
WHOA!
You mean to tell me I can get modern levers that take normal cables that are set up for the correct pull for old S-A AWs? I had NO idea!
oh, this changes everything. This is a little bit of all right.
THANKS!