Sign languages what are the differences

Question

Does american differ from english and is Makaton different again. Which is more commonly used and why. Am in UK.

Answer 1

Makaton is usually used for people with special needs some american and english sign language is different Uk is mostly used

Answer 2

Yes, I'm aware that there are differences between American and UK Sign Language.

From what I understand people from the UK tend to use both hands when signing but a lot of the signs in American Sign Language are used using one hand.

Makaton is a Sign Language predominantly used with people that have a learning disability. It's used to support spoken language and not to replace it completely. Carers use it to help clients associate with/understand objects and actions....

Answer 3

Hi Ange... Thomas when he first started school they used the Picture exchange system, and now he is getting older they use basic sign and makaton, As your son is still young i would try the PEC system with him first and see how he gets on you can get these cards from ebay too see link below x

Answer 4

i work in a nursery, and makaton seems to be used most by speech therapists etc, we teach simple makaton to all our children, they really enjoy it.

i have also known signalong to be used to, which is a form of british sign language.

you can get a book with all the makaton signs and black and white pictures in.