Makaton is a form of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) used with people who are unable to speak, are difficult to understand or have communication, language or learning problems.

Articles and Information

Makaton, Auslan, Signed English - What's the Difference? by Karen Bloomberg 

Using Your Hands to Talk : Key Word Signing by Karen Bloomberg

Makaton Signing for Children with Down Syndrome by Kerry Read

The Use of Signs by Children with Down syndrome by Marita Hopman

Teaching Sign Language by Claire Donovan

Resources

Down Syndrome Society of South Australia  Australasian Dictionary of Sign

The Makaton Vocabulary Illustrated with Signs and Gestures

Irrabeena  Makaton Vocabulary Australian Sign Match Stage 2 [VIDEO]

Irrabeena  Makaton Vocabulary Australian Sign Match Stage 3 [VIDEO]

Variety Club of Tasmania  Makaton Nursery Rhymes for Australasian Children [VIDEO]

Variety Club of Tasmania  Songs, Fun... Action [VIDEO]

Down Syndrome Society of South Australia  Song Book With Signs

Links

Makaton Australia www.newcastle.edu.au/centre/sed/makaton/

Auslan signs and resources to download and purchase  www.signplanet.net