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 ...

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 ...

Being a teenager is never easy and neither is being the parent of a teenager. But for Luc Lederle, 16, and his parents Carl and Non it is harder. Luc has autism and is non-verbal. Not being able to ...

A specialist further education college is challenging children and adults to learn the sign and symbol based language system, Makaton. A number of students at The National Star College in Ullenwood ...

The awards, hosted by Dimensions UK, celebrate individuals with learning disabilities and autism who are breaking down barriers and making a positive impact in their communities. Alice stood out for ...

When you have a kid with a severe illness, whatever makes them happy during it becomes immeasurably valuable to you—no matter how small. I learned this when my 1-year-old son, Henry, was diagnosed ...

Non, who started learning Makaton when Luc was nine, studied it to such a high level during lockdowns that she is now a fully qualified tutor. She said it has helped her and Luc communicate to such an ...