What is Makaton?

An overview of the Makaton Lanugae by Henry Mellor of http://www.makatoncourses.co.uk

Makaton is a unique language programme which may be used as a systematic multimodal approach (using signs with speech, symbols and writing) to the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills as well as a source of highly functional vocabulary for both the person with communication needs and their interactive partners.

Typical amongst those who use Makaton are - People with Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Articulatory Dyspraxia, Challenging Behaviours as well as their interactive partners - Parents, Carers, Siblings, Peers, Professionals. There are also others who may need use Makaton on a more occasional basis such as Doctors, A&E staff, Receptionists, Shopkeepers, Bank/ Post Office Tellers, Security Personnel etc.

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[Makatoon]

lol, I'm Makatoon

[LoftyProduction]

When you signed your name as "Henry Mellor" you just used the sign for H and M. Shouldn't you have used the Makaton alphabet to spell it out, or was it just to keep things simple?