Shownotes Transcript
As more children need some form of augmentative and alternative communication, the use of Makaton is increasing. Rachel Makepeace, a Makaton tutor and Special Educational Needs (SEN) teacher, shares her experience of using Makaton to support children with speech, language and communication needs, as well as how Makaton has the potential to aid language development for all children.
Read Rachel’s article here:
https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/what-is-makaton/)
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Episode break down:
00:00 – What is Makaton? 02:45 – Inclusivity and accessibility 03:45 – Rachel’s journey to her current role 06:00 – Additional processing time 08:00 – Working with communities and service providers 08:50 – Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) 10:40 – How early can children learn Makaton? 14:00 – Is Makaton difficult to learn? 15:55 – Is Makaton the same as sign language? 17:50 – Varied Makaton training 20:00 – Training for parents and carers 22:00 – What age group is Makaton most suitable for?
24:00 – Makaton taster sessions
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