"It would be heart-breaking for me if no-one could understand him" Lucus makes a clenched fist and taps the palm of his other hand on top of it. It's one of his favourite signs: more. Makaton signs ...

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 ...

Makaton is a language programme that uses signs, symbols, facial expressions and speech. It’s often used by those who have difficulties communicating verbally, including many under-fives. For ...

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 ...

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Cornwall Airport Newquay has trained 75 members of staff to sign using Makaton language, a system which uses signs and symbols alongside spoken word to help children and adults who have additional ...

Strictly Come Dancing’s stars have been celebrated by sign language charities for using Makaton to communicate with hard of hearing or non-verbal viewers. Chris Ramsey, Saffron Barker, Emma Barton and ...

Archers Court Nursing Care Home is excited to join the world in celebrating Makaton International Awareness Day on Thursday, August 28, 2025. This year’s theme, "Friendship", highlights the power of ...