1. BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL: Makaton COMMUNICATION PRESENTATION
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2. What is Makaton
MAKATON IS A UNIQUE LANGUAGE PROGRAMME WHICH USES SIGNS, SYMBOLS AND SPEECH TO ENABLE PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS.

3. how does Makaton differ from British sign language?
Makaton is designed to be used to support spoken language, for people with learning or communication difficulties. Whereas, British Sign Language is a language with its own structure and grammar and uses hand signs, body language, facial expression and lip patterns

4. SERVICE USERS
LETS TALK MAKATON; A COMPANY THAT TEACHES BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON THE DIFFERENT WAYS TO COMMUNICATE for example on cbeebies Mr tumble.
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Teaching in Cornwall

5. Advantages and disadvantages
Supports the development of spoken language
The signs used remain the same irrespective of the language spoken, this is useful where English not the first language.
Not everyone can understand Makaton
Hard to teach
Makaton requires the communication partner to be able to understand the signs