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 ...

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 ...

A Grimsby dad tells how communication programme Makaton is helping his son to find his voice.

A North East training specialist is helping families, schools and workplaces create more inclusive environments after turning a personal experience… | North East | Education | Training | Education | S ...

Simone and her partner Ryan have a 2-year-old son called Dantae, who has Down syndrome and sickle cell anaemia. Well, Dantae… he’s so cheeky, he’s very active and he loves music. He likes all kinds of ...

A councillor is helping families, schools, and businesses communicate more effectively. Eleanor Baggaley, based in Ryton, is also an author and Makaton trainer. She delivers sessions across the North ...

Something Special, his show for children with special educational needs, has earned its star Justin Fletcher an MBE, children’s Baftas and generations of fans. Our writer and his daughter spend a day ...

In the 1970s, British speech therapist Margaret Walker invented a revolutionary system of communication for children and adults with special needs. Makaton uses simple signs to reinforce spoken speech ...

London-based brand consultancy MultiAdaptor has rebranded The Makaton Charity as Makaton, creating a new visual identity for the speech and sign language programme. The consultancy was briefed by the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Blantyre’s Asda store has introduced new Happy Little Helpers lists in a bid to make shopping easier for children with learning and communication difficulties. Customers have found that the free ...