Makaton Key Word Signing "Four years is a long time without any form of communication". Noreen Is your child having trouble communicating with you? Have you ever heard of Makaton Key Word Signing and wondered if it might help you and your child? Have you ever wondered what other families think about Makaton? Do you think signing is only for people who can't hear?

Learning Links has used Makaton Key Word Signing (sometimes simply called Makaton) for many years to help families who have problems communicating with children under six years old.   Our experience is that Makaton gives children a way to communicate and actually helps a child learn to speak rather than hindering speech. 

Our families have come together to generously share their stories with you to help give you a better understanding of Makaton and how it can help children.