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45 %u00a9 Elklan Training Limited 2025Elklan Supporting Gestalt Language Processing %u2013 a Total Communication Approach5.12 PERSON BASED COMMUNICATION AIDSPerson-based communication refers to methods of communication that do not involve additional equipment. Examples of these are body language, gesture, pointing, facial expression, vocalisations and signing. Deaf children and young people may use British Sign Language (BSL) or a Sign-Bilingualism approach to support communication. BSL has been recognised as a language in its own right in the UK since 2003. BSL has a grammatical structure and word order which is not directly related to spoken language. It uses body language including eye contact and facial expressions as part of signing communication. The BSL signs demonstrate experiences and include the use of finger spelling. Sign-Bilingualism is where two languages are learnt together and one of the two languages is a sign language. A deaf Gestalt Language Processor is likely to need additional support in accessing a sign system.Sign systems such as Makaton and Signalong use BSL signs but these are always accompanied by spoken language. The communicator signs and says the word at the same time. Sign systems are part of a Total Communication Approach in which a child or young person is supported and allowed to communicate in whatever way they can. BSL finger spelling can be used for people and place names.Larkin A (2021) reviewed six studies on the effectiveness of Makaton and concluded %u2018There is a clear, general consensus that Makaton is effective in facilitating communication and social interaction in children and young people. It allows children flexibility in communicating in ways that suit them.%u2019%u2018Time to walk Max%u2019 %u2018Max is walking%u2019