Makaton is designed to support spoken language. The signs are used alongside speech, in the same order as the spoken words. Makaton can help people who have limited speech, or whose speech is unclear.Many children who learn Makaton drop the signs as their speech improves, but some continue t...
When our eldest was born I knew baby signing was a good idea in theory, but didn't get any further than buying a few books with baby signs in them. She was quick to learn to speak and the need to sign passed. However, when Natty was born and Down's syndrome was identified, Makat...