Hello,
A 4 year old cousin has recently been diagnosed with a condition that means her speech is limited. She currently says around 3/4 words, and gets really frustrated that we cannot understand her, as the thoughts in her head are not transferred into speech. Her parents have always used small amounts of makaton to help her while they have waited for a diagnosis, but now that they are aware that it may be years before she is able to speak, they would like to learn BSL.
I would also like to learn BSL to be able to communicate with the little one, so would really appreciate any advice or tips you may be able to give to me.
Thanks
Leigh