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Makaton Line Drawings
ILC Reference NO 61:01:006
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Short Description
Makaton line drawings are black and white drawings of the Makaton hand signs. They depict the core Makaton vocabulary. This vocabulary is usually paired with key word sign and gestures adopted from Makaton signs or Auslan. Makaton signs are generally used by people who have speech and language difficulties, their carers, teachers and other support people.
More Details
The Makaton line drawings are based around the Makaton core vocabulary. This is part of a complete language program, which was developed in the UK.
The Makaton vocabulary is a small vocabulary of around 350 language concepts.
The program is designed for people who have receptive and expressive communication difficulties, their families, friends, carers, teachers, therapists and so on.
Generally Makaton is best known for its use of key word sign and speech, however it also has as part of its language program a symbol set.
Line drawing of signs are clear.
Makaton core vocabulary offers a range of vocabulary presented in developmental stages.
Factors to Consider
Participation in a workshop is recommended to become familiar with basic signs and their use.
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
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Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information
Name: Makaton Australia (Victoria)
Price: POA
Address:
Ella Keesing Makaton Victoria
C- Communication Resource Cent
Box Hill
VIC 3128
Phone: (03) 9843 2000
FAX: (03) 9843 2033
Email: crc@scopevic.org.au
Website: www.scopevic.org.au
Name: Spectronics
Price: $29.00
Date: 29/10/2009
Address:
Unit E1 Commercial Court
130 Kingston Road
Underwood
QLD 4119
Postal Address:
PO Box 88
Rochedale
QLD 4123
Phone: (07) 3808 6833
FAX: (07) 3808 6108
Email: mail@spectronicsinoz.com
Website: www.spectronicsinoz.com
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