Makaton taster session with Anna Melling
Mon, Dec 07
|The Special Lioness HQ
Makaton is a unique communication programme that uses symbols (pictures), signs (gestures) and speech to enable people to communicate. The lovely Anna is coming along for a 2 hour taster session to teach you some important signs that you may need for your loved ones.
Time & Location
Dec 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Special Lioness HQ, 4 Baird Cl, Washington NE37 3HL, UK
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About the event
Being able to communicate is one of the most important skills we need in life. Almost everything we do involves communication; everyday tasks such as learning at school, asking for food and drink, sorting out problems, making friends and having fun. These all rely on our ability to communicate with each other.
With Makaton, signs are used, with speech, in spoken word order. This helps provide extra clues about what someone is saying. Using signs can help people who have no speech or whose speech is unclear. Using printed or drawn symbols can help people who have limited speech and those who cannot sign or prefer not to sign.
For those who have experienced the frustration of being unable to communicate meaningfully or effectively, Makaton really can help. Makaton takes away that frustration and enables individuals to connect with other people and the world around them. This opens up all…
Tickets
General Admission
This ticket is to attend the 2 hour makaton taster session with Anna Melling
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