Resources
Practical Makaton information, guidance and resources for organisations, professionals and anyone looking to improve communication and inclusion.
Makaton Insights
What is Makaton?
A simple introduction to Makaton, how it works and who it can support.
Makaton FAQs
Answers to common questions about Makaton, training, signing, speech and communication.
Makaton and BSL - What's the difference?
Answers to common questions about Makaton, training, signing, speech and communication.
What is the difference between Makaton and BSL, find out here...
Makaton in Organisations
Makaton in Schools
How Makaton can support communication, inclusion and confidence in educational settings.
Makaton in Healthcare
How Makaton can help healthcare teams communicate more effectively with patients and families.
Makaton in Social care
How Makaton can help social care and supported living teams communicate more effectively with the people they support and their families.
Makaton in Early Years
How Makaton can help strengthen speech and language development, support communication and ease frustration.
Makaton in College & University
How Makaton training can support students attending college who need support with communication and understanding and building essential skills for our future professionals.
Alison's Makaton Tutor Blog
Why Makaton is essential in health & social care
Having shared knowledge of a communication system such as Makaton can support a person in their understanding and their accessing of care by reducing communication barriers, this will enhance their care experience...
Why functional signs are more important than 'please' and 'thank you'
While the polite signs for "please" and "thank you" are often the first most people encounter, they shouldn't be the priority. In fact, an overemphasis on social niceties can actually derail the much more important goal...
Diary of a Makaton Tutor: Inclusive communication in sport
Sport should be accessible to everyone, yet for many children and adults with speech, language, and communication needs, barriers can still exist...
