More than 100,000 children and adults use Makaton signs and symbols to communicate, according to The Makaton Charity. ... Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events.

Teach your child to communicate their needs using this system of signs and symbols as used by Mr Tumble on Something Special Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in the CBeebies show ...

Makaton uses signs and symbols with speech to help children and families to communicate*. ... Each magazine is priced at £3.50 and comes with a free gift and stickers to use throughout the magazine.

Participants are taught conversational Makaton, a unique language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to support spoken language. It is used by children and adults with communication ...

Difference between BSL and Makaton as Olly Murs slammed over incorrect signing. Olly Murs has faced backlash from the deaf community after posting a video claiming to use British Sign Language ...

Using Makaton in France to communicate during lunch time (Picture: Getty) Autism Spectrum Disorder encompasses a wide range of disabilities. Some who have non-verbal autism, or generally struggle ...

Makaton is different to British Sign Language in that although it uses some BSL signs only key words are signed and people always speak at the same time, said Non. That has helped Luc pick up some ...

John's granddaughter Sophie who he learned Makaton for Picture: John Huggins (Image: Archant). John Huggins, of Southwold, has been working hard to raise awareness for Makaton - and has started a ...

TEACHING children sign language means they can chat to anyone in their community, according to a primary school. News you can trust since 1877. Sign In. Subscribe.

Makaton signs have "completely changed" how Lucus, who has Down's syndrome, communicates, according to his 13-year-old sister Isabella. She has now launched a petition calling for the ...