Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills such as attention and …

What is Makaton? Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential …

How Makaton works Talking does not just involve speaking. Watch someone talking, they will not just be saying words but they will also be using hand movements or gestures, facial expression, eye contact …

About Makaton Today, over 100,000 children and adults use Makaton symbols and signs, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. In addition to children and adults with …

Makaton Training in Your Workplace Delivered directly by The Makaton Charity, our group workshops offer a practical and engaging way for teams to learn Makaton. Available online or at your workplace, …

Topics covered by our free downloads include: Vocabulary health animals, food and places events and special days religion and festivals wordlists Songs and stories Activities and games special days …

Over 2.2 million people in the UK have speech, language and communication difficulties. Over 400,000 people support them by using Makaton. The Makaton Charity aims to ensure that everyone has …

Makaton uses signs and symbols to help anyone living with learning or communication difficulties. Makaton helps people with ASD, verbal dyspraxia, GDD and DLD.

Membership Makaton at your fingertips... 24/7 Membership gives you 24/7 digital access to all the symbols and signs within the Makaton Vocabulary. With video tutorials, the support of a vibrant …

Learn a new word every week and be inspired to get signing. The sign for 9th - 15th March 2026 is To Sleep.