Last night I started the Makaton training course that my work was offering to parents and people who work with children with disabilities. I went along for a couple of reasons: 1. Because of my role as Social Worker/Family Service Coordinator, and 2. Because I really wanted to learn the signs for my own personal use. I am lucky that the Speechie running it let me slip in! So what did I learn, and what the hell is Makaton anyway? Makaton is an alternative form of communication that is mainly used to assist children with disabilities. It is not often used as the main form of communication, as the idea is that children can either use speech or some picture cards or even a communication device. Speech is such a difficult motor task and takes a lot of planning. Not only does it require your brain to send the messages to your mouth, but you also need your lungs to work, your tongue, your jaw and your mouth. Hard work when you have low muscle tone, seizures to contend with, and a body that do
Oh dear - I think the worst of those is poo on your shirt before work - that is not a good start to the day!
ReplyDeleteOh darlin! I hope one of your workmates was kind enough to go get you a coffee at the very least xx
ReplyDeleteOh crap (literally ; ) !!!
ReplyDeleteHave you been able to source the Ketocal? -Bastards. And the PEG!!??? Shiz man.. what happens when he pulls it out? Can you put it back in or does the Hospi do it??
I hope all has worked out.. let me know if i can help somehow.
XLiv
Alison- Yep definitely was the worst bit!
ReplyDeleteKirrily- Nope no coffee, but the computer system went down so I could go home early. Was a better option than the coffee!!
Liv- I just put the PEG back in, so no drama really. But just another thing to add to the mix.