Here's everything you need to know: Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help individuals who are unable to communicate efficiently through speech do so in an alternative ...

Teach your child to communicate their needs using this system of signs and symbols as used by Mr Tumble on Something Special Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in the CBeebies show ...

But what exactly is Makaton, and why is it important? “Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech, enabling people to communicate,” explained John.

When I mention Makaton signing, I'm often met with blank looks. But when I say, "You know, Mr Tumble?" Well, now you're talking. Or not talking, as the case would be. I realised my child wasn't ...

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Delaney was to become the first person to tell a story on the TV show using Makaton, a form of sign language that involves signs, symbols and speech.

Makaton uses hand signs alongside spoken language to help people with learning or communication disabilities who find speaking difficult. Alex's family have added their voice to a growing number ...

Please contact a native Deaf signer for the correct signs." Many viewers pointed out the Olly was using Makaton, not BSL. Here's the difference between them. Makaton is a language programme that ...

Before learning Makaton with TJ, Tasha found it "extremely hard" to communicate with her son. "When he was around nine months old, he went to nursery, and we tried to use very basic sign language ...

Pupils from Bedenham Primary School in Bridgemary Avenue, Gosport, have been learning makaton, a form of sign language, with the help of teachers who set up the project this year. Students have ...

This accredited activity helps students learn signs and symbols from stages 1-4 and the additional stage of the Makaton Core Vocabulary. This workshop is delivered through four modules and is both ...

They use the sign language Makaton, and BBC News NI was invited to their first performance. Their performance of Avicii's Wake Me Up and Ben E King's classic Stand by Me brought the house down at ...

Watch: Meet the 16-year-old DJ with a difference - the UK's first Makaton-friendly DJ Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to ...