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Exploring Makaton: Enhancing Communication with Signs and Symbols

Discover the unique language programme Makaton, its differences from British Sign Language, and the benefits and challenges of using it for communication. Learn from Let's Talk Makaton and explore its impact on service users. This presentation also covers teaching in Cornwall, advantages, and disadvantages. Discover how Makaton supports spoken language development and its universal applicability.

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Exploring Makaton: Enhancing Communication with Signs and Symbols

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  1. BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL:Makaton COMMUNICATION PRESENTATION Abbey, heena and carys

  2. What is Makaton • MAKATON IS A UNIQUE LANGUAGE PROGRAMME WHICH USES SIGNS, SYMBOLS AND SPEECH TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS.

  3. how does Makaton differ from British sign language? • Makaton is designed to be used to support spoken language, for people with learning or communication difficulties. Whereas, British Sign Language is a language with its own structure and grammar and uses hand signs, body language, facial expression and lip patterns

  4. SERVICE USERS • LETS TALK MAKATON; A COMPANY THAT TEACHES BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO COMMUNICATE for example on cbeebies Mr tumble. • https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj2qdyH9-zdAhVJKcAKHVcBCFUQyCkwAHoECAQQBA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DiyIDg6m4gA0&usg=AOvVaw2wKfR4mf23MGGiK-0CBsLy • Nhs • Teaching in Cornwall

  5. Advantages and disadvantages • Supports the development of spoken language • The signs used remain the same irrespective of the language spoken, this is useful where English not the first language. • Not everyone can understand Makaton • Hard to teach • Makaton requires the communication partner to be able to understand the signs

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