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By mr tumble: Wed 18 Jun 2008 18:02
My sons school has changed from makaton to signalong does anybody know of any free web sites etc at present the school have no courses for the parents which is great as he is doing signs now i do not understand and does anyone think it is better than makaton at all thanks

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By kerry.: Re: SIGNALONG
Wed 18 Jun 2008 21:04
Oh your post threw me- i thought you were mr tumble off the telly when i read the title lol.
Ive not heard of signalong but would be interested in knowing what the difference is between that and makaton.
I always used makaton with mine and they use pecs at school.
maybe the internet would help you find something out if you google it?

By mr tumble: Re: SIGNALONG
Mon 23 Jun 2008 21:54
my lad used makaton but apparently signalong is the new sign language they are starting to use it has far more signs that makaton is meant to be better in the long run as the child grows up we will see i have just learnt makaton so i am not impressed at them changing it all now surely it will be confusing as many of the simple signs as in hello etc is thumbs up which is good in makaton so i am getting confused already with it all so lets see how i go on and i will let you know

By moonstar

Re: SIGNALONG
Mon 14 Jul 2008 19:06

Hi Mr Tumble

Just found a site which might be useful to you:

The Signalong Group

Apparently Signalong is based on British Sign Language - so maybe that is why they have switched over.

I only know the few signs they use at my sons special needs youth club and they confuse me enough!!!

Good luck!!!

By kerry.: Re: SIGNALONG
Mon 14 Jul 2008 21:06
Sounds like it may be ok for the more able children if it is based on BSL as that is pretty complicated (I did level one and two).
My boys use Makaton at their school and struggle with the motor skills needed so doubt they would be able to cope with this signalong.
However, ill have a look at that site anyway....

By mr tumble: Re: SIGNALONG
Sun 24 Aug 2008 21:45
the school has finally doing a course so i will let you know more but apparently it is based on the BSL and a lot of the makaton signs i know have now changed when you use signalong great cant wait talk about confusing for me i mean will have to see how my son goes on and keep you updated x

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