Makaton For Babies
Our sessions to support you on your first stages of your baby’s communication journey
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What is Makaton for Babies?
We run Makaton Sign Sharing For Babies and Families workshops four times a year.
Each block consists of six sessions, which will run weekly on a Thursday from 10:00am to 10.30am.
The groups are led by Katy Lironi, Down’s Syndrome Scotland Makaton Tutor and ABC (Achieving Better Communication) tutor. The sessions are for parents and carer members with their babies of up to 1 year old (upper age limit negotiable).
Sessions incorporate Makaton sign sharing, oral motor exercises and songs with Makaton. It is hoped babies can join in the sessions, but don’t worry if they fall asleep or need fed during the session, there is plenty still to be learned!
All the sessions are recorded so if you are unable to commit to the day or timeslot you can access the sessions via these recording.
What is included in the sessions?
Each session will include a combination of oral motor exercises, Makaton sign learning and songs & stories with Makaton. The sessions are very informal and there will be a chance to ask any questions you may have or go through things again.
As well as the block of 6 sessions we will gift you a Makaton for Babies book to allow you to practice on your own and further your practice with your baby and other family members.
We will also send you a bag of hand-made nursery rhyme finger puppets to use with your child on this first step of their communication journey. The sessions will include some ideas of songs and stories to use this puppets with.
Upcoming sessions
Our next blocks for this year start on:
- May
- August
- November
You can book these sessions here.
For more information
If you have any questions or would like more information about the sessions before you book please email Katy at Katy@dsscotland.org.uk.