Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in Something Special. The aim of Makaton is to help people communicate through speech, so when someone is able to say the correct words, they’re ...

The signs used in Makaton have been designed to emulate those used in British Sign Language (BSL). However, in contrast to BSL, Makaton is always used in conjunction with speech.

Teach your child to communicate their needs using signs and symbols from Makaton and BSL as used in Something Special and Magic Hands. According to research from The Communication Trust, it is ...

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 ...

Beauty, Makaton and Flower Arranging among new year courses launched by college . COLEG CAMBRIA has a wide range of options and innovative courses for anyone planning a new start in the new year. The ...

Viewers and charities have been thanking Strictly Come Dancing stars and dancers for using Makaton on the show. Skip to content British Broadcasting Corporation ...

Strictly Come Dancing’s stars have been celebrated by sign language charities for using Makaton to communicate with hard of hearing or non-verbal viewers. Chris Ramsey, Saffron Barker, Emma ...

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 ...

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 ...

Strictly star Emma Barton was seen using Makaton sign language to say thank you to her fans as she discovered she had made it through to next week. The 42-year-old actress looked utterly delighted ...

Cornwall Airport Newquay has trained 75 members of staff to sign using Makaton language, a system which uses signs and symbols alongside spoken word to help children and adults who have additional ...

A ROMSEY sign language tutor has thrown her support behind a national petition to teach the communication in early education. Romsey was crowned as the first Makaton-friendly town in the UK ...