Makaton Communication with disabled clients 4hrs

The purpose of this session is to provide to a group staff within the workplace,
an introduction into communication using the method of Makaton with individuals
who do not use a recognised language format, for example those with profound
learning difficulties, some forms of mental illness, some forms of physical illness,
and any combination of these.

This unit is relevant to care workers who provide personal care to clients in all
care settings – hospital, residential, day- or foster-care or in the client’s
own home.

• Develop an understanding of a background knowledge of Makaton
• Understand the origins and place of Makaton in the signing world
• Enable students to develop a practical working knowledge of the first
stage of the Makaton vocabulary
• Provide a brief introduction to the use of symbols in communication