Tasha said learning the language programme Makaton enabled her to communicate with her son TJ "Since we've been able to communicate, our bond has become so much stronger," says mum Tasha of her son TJ ...

Watch: Meet the 16-year-old DJ with a difference - the UK's first Makaton-friendly DJ Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help people to communicate. It is designed to ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Makaton is a language programme that uses signs and symbols to help people with communication difficulties. The Makaton Charity is encouraging pubs and restaurants to teach staff. Businesses can ...

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 ...

Olly Murs has been criticised by the deaf community who have pointed out a major error in a recent video posted to his Instagram. Earlier this week the singer posted ...