After my son got a brain tumor, his treatment left him unable to speak. Children’s shows that used the language program Makaton became a source of joy for our family.

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.

Makaton is designed to support spoken language – the signs are used in spoken word order to help children and adults to communicate. Using signs can be useful for children who have no speech ...

Gillian Rudd says Makaton is used to support children and adults to better understand what is being said to them and enable them to communicate more effectively with others. “It is often used to ...

Makaton is a language programme which uses signing and symbols as a means of communication for those who cannot communicate through speech. The signs are used to support spoken language and are ...

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 ...

Tasha said learning the language programme Makaton enabled her to communicate with her son TJ "Since we've been able to communicate, our bond has become so much stronger," says mum Tasha of her ...

Student Union president Jak said Makaton helps him communicate, but that not many of his friends use the system. Speech and language therapist Emily Lewis said the system is "easier to learn" than ...

"I am part of the Makaton choir at Fleming Fulton," he told BBC News NI. "I thought it would be a good idea to collaborate with the Boys' Model school and teach them some songs in Makaton." ...

3am; Celebrity News; Olly Murs; 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 ...

Live Life Aberdeenshire library staff have recently attended Makaton training with an NHS Speech and Language Therapist Makaton trainer.