Lecturer Details: An introduction to Makaton for the dental team

Lecturer nameRachel Adam-Smith
Lecturer profileI am a full time carer to my daughter Francesca who is 12 years old and unable to speak. We use makaton to communicate. Francesca has complex medical needs and throughout her life, she has received a lack of understanding about her inability to communicate & needs, which has led me to try and change things for all children and adults with communication difficulties.
Lecturer nameKerry Crabtree
Lecturer profileI have used makaton in a professional capacity for over 15 years and delivered makaton tuition for over 8 years. I trained as a primary school teacher and have spent a number of years working in both education and social care focusing on communication and participation of disabled children.