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The Makaton Charity
What is Makaton?
Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate.
It supports the development of essential communication skills such as:
- Attention and Listening
- Comprehension
- Memory
- Recall and Organisation of Language
- Expression.
It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order.
Today over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech.
In the following video from CBeebies, parents of children who use Makaton explain how it has helped them communicate.
Makaton Tutor Kate Duggan also explains how Makaton is beneficial for children (and adults) of all ages and abilities.
Click the link below to watch the video.
