Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and …

What is Makaton? Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential …

Makaton Training in Your Workplace Delivered directly by The Makaton Charity, our group workshops offer a practical and engaging way for teams to learn Makaton. Available online or at your workplace, …

Topics covered by our free downloads include: Vocabulary health animals, food and places events and special days religion and festivals wordlists Songs and stories Activities and games special days …

How Makaton works Talking does not just involve speaking. Watch someone talking, they will not just be saying words but they will also be using hand movements or gestures, facial expression, eye contact …

About Makaton Today, over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with …

The Makaton Charity Mission statement The Makaton Charity's mission statement is “to improve lives by enabling everyone to communicate successfully by using solutions that are effective and appropriate …

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Makaton and The Makaton Charity.

Makaton uses signs and symbols to help anyone living with learning or communication difficulties. Makaton helps people with ASD, verbal dyspraxia, GDD and DLD.

Email help@makaton.org Phone 01276 606760 The Makaton Charity 1st Floor, One Fleet Ancells Business Park Fleet, Hampshire GU51 2UN A Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. …