| Service Description: | Makaton signing for Babies and Families course is run online and consists of six, one hour sessions which are run weekly. Go to the Facebook page to sign up.
Makaton is a language programme that use signs and speech together, along with symbols to help all children with communication. Makaton Signing for Babies and Families training is for parents, family members, carers and professionals who would like to sign with the babies and young children (up to the age of seven years old) in their care. These sessions are designed for you and your child/ren to have fun, bond and learn together. The course consists of six, one hour fun and interactive sessions designed to encourage the development of communication and language skills in babies, toddlers and young children. Topics include: Saying hello, eating and drinking, developing skills, going out, family, animals and using Makaton in play. You will also learn signing hints and tips for effective communication. |