Teach your child to communicate their needs using this programme of signs and symbols as used by Justin and Mr Tumble on ...

A GLASGOW family have become a viral sensation on their journey to learn Makaton for their baby son. Lucy Maguire, 27, partner Scott Bannachan, 33, and five-year-old daughter Millie are documenting ...

A specialist further education college is challenging children and adults to learn the sign and symbol based language system, Makaton. A number of students at The National Star College in Ullenwood ...

Makaton is a language programme that uses signs, symbols, facial expressions and speech. It’s often used by those who have difficulties communicating verbally, including many under-fives. For ...

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TEACHING children sign language means they can chat to anyone in their community, according to a primary school. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to ...

Actor Rob Delaney has won praise by delivery a story on CBeebies’ ‘Bedtime Stories’ using Makaton, a version of sign language he used to communicate with his son Henry. The ‘Catastrophe’ actor was ...

The awards, hosted by Dimensions UK, celebrate individuals with learning disabilities and autism who are breaking down barriers and making a positive impact in their communities. Alice stood out for ...

HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service is bidding to become the first emergency service in the country to be Makaton-friendly. The service says that it wants to follow in the footsteps of Romsey, which was ...