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, ...

Using Makaton in France to communicate during lunch time (Picture: Getty) Autism Spectrum Disorder encompasses a wide range of disabilities. Some who have non-verbal autism, or generally struggle to ...

London-based brand consultancy MultiAdaptor has rebranded The Makaton Charity as Makaton, creating a new visual identity for the speech and sign language programme. The consultancy was briefed by the ...

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 ...

Liam McCarthy, 24, made his "happiest memory ever" winning a bronze medal as part of the Isle of Man football team at the Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games this week. Liam is non-verbal so ...

A language system made famous by children's TV presenter Mr Tumble has helped a six-year-old boy to communicate for the first time. Alex, from north Wales, is autistic, and does not speak. But Makaton ...

YOUNG patients with communication problems are being given a boost at Oxford Children's Hospital with the introduction of boards to help them engage with staff and other children. Targeted at ...

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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 ...