Learn the Makaton Core Vocabulary

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge Acquired:
By taking this course, you will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and use the Makaton Core Vocabulary. You will learn the 8 stages of the Core Vocabulary, as well as the Makaton Resource Vocabulary of over 11,000 concepts. You will also gain an understanding of how to modify and tailor the programme to an individual's needs. Additionally, you will learn how to use Makaton to support the development of essential communication skills such as attention, listening, comprehension, memory and expressive speech and language.


Contribution to Professional Growth:
This course provides an introduction to the Makaton Core Vocabulary, which is a simple form of sign language used to support the development of essential communication skills. It is beneficial for professionals working with individuals who have cognitive impairments, autism, Down's Syndrome, specific language impairment, multisensory impairment and acquired neurological disorders. By learning the Core Vocabulary, professionals can gain a better understanding of how to communicate with these individuals and help them to progress in their language use. This course can therefore contribute to professional growth by providing a better understanding of how to communicate with individuals with special needs.


Suitability for Further Education:
This course is suitable for preparing further education in Makaton Core Vocabulary. It covers the core vocabulary, as well as extras such as the dentist, going back to school, Old Macdonald and Slim Shady. It also provides information on how to modify and tailor the programme to an individual's needs. Additionally, it covers the Makaton Resource Vocabulary of over 11,000 concepts which are illustrated with signs and graphic symbols. Therefore, this course is suitable for those looking to further their education in Makaton Core Vocabulary.