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makaton is used by pictures as words instead of using words
As a communication lecturer, I teach young adults with learning disabilities how to use Makaton as a communication aid. Within my work place their have been some negative responces, one being "Makaton makes learners lazy with their speech." I would like to hear other views in answer to the above question.
Yes. Watch 'Something Special' on CBeebies on the television and you will learn Makaton.
Makaton started in the 1970's my Matgret Walker and 2 of her companions Kathy Johnston and Tony Cornforth to help deaf and people who can't talk to communicate with people who can hear and talk. the spelling of makaton is because the 2 first letters of MArgret KAty and TOny become the word MAKATON.
No, Makaton is a communication system that uses signs and symbols to support individuals with communication difficulties. British Sign Language (BSL) is a separate language used by the deaf community in the UK. While both involve the use of gestures and signs, they serve different purposes and have distinct rules and grammar.
machile james
Braille, Sign language and Makaton.
Makaton is an approach to communication that uses symbols, signs, and speech. The letters in "Makaton" do not stand for individual words; instead, the name is derived from the combination of two locations in the UK where the system was developed: the "Ma" from Manchester and the "Kat" from Kent. It is designed to support individuals with communication difficulties.
You can purchase Makaton, or basic sign language, posters online at the Amazon website. You can also find them from personal sellers on websites such as eBay and Craigslist.
The Makaton Charity was set up to support families and care takers of the deaf. They teach family members how to sign and offer classes for infants and toddlers as well.
Philippa Robinson has written: 'Makaton vocabulary - why?'