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Makaton signing training
- Parents and Carers
- Professionals and Clinicians
- Speech, language and communication
This workshop is open to parents and professionals
Makaton is a way for you and your child to communicate. It is designed to help hearing people with learning or communication difficulties. Makaton uses signs, gestures and pictures with speech, in spoken word order. Using the Makaton signs whilst speaking will help your child understand what you are saying and can help your child communicate with you. We currently offer accredited training for Level 1 and Level 2 Makaton training.
Please be aware, Makaton is different to British Sign Language (BSL).
Aim of this workshop
- Find out more about what Makaton is and who uses it.
- Discover the benefits of using Makaton signs.
- Learn Makaton signs and symbols.
Entry criteria
This workshop is for families and professionals wanting to learn Makaton. Makaton will benefit children who have:
- a short attention span
- difficulties understanding spoken language
- difficulties using spoken language to communicate
- a severe speech disorder
Workshop dates
The booking window will close 2 working days before the date of the training.
Please note, if you do not attend the workshop, you may be charged a penalty fee.
Children under 5 years old
Children over 5 years old
Last reviewed: 1 November, 2024
