Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in Something Special. The aim of Makaton is to help people communicate through speech, so when someone is able to say the correct words, they’re encouraged ...

Makaton is the sign and symbol language used in Something Special. Makaton is designed to support spoken language – signs are used with speech, in spoken word order to help children and adults to ...

Something Special, his show for children with special educational needs, has earned its star Justin Fletcher an MBE, children’s Baftas and generations of fans. Our writer and his daughter spend a day ...

The following is the updated BBC response to allegations about signing language used in CBeebies' series Something Special. "Makaton symbols and signs are used in Something Special to help encourage ...

When I mention Makaton signing, I'm often met with blank looks. But when I say, "You know, Mr Tumble?" Well, now you're talking. Or not talking, as the case would be. I realised my child wasn't ...