MT: Describe yourself in three words.
RT: Creative, caring and committed.
MT: What will you be sharing with Expo delegates?
RT: My session is designed to demonstrate how Makaton can be used to support the development of language and communication in music sessions. It will be a practical session, using the fundamental principle of ‘key word signing’ to make singing sessions accessible to all, so be ready to sing and sign!
For those unfamiliar, Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, and organisation of language and expression.
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