Something Special is a British children's television programme presented by Justin Fletcher. Justin Fletcher MBE (born 15 June 1970) is an English actor, comedian, singer and television presenter on the BBC pre-school television channel CBeebies. Speaking and performing in various, often self-created, roles, he specialises in slapstick comedy and works with children with special needs through his show Something Special.
Fletcher developed Something Special through his own production company, and he presents it while signing in a type of sign language called Makaton.
The programmes use a simple repetitive format, making it easy to learn the Makaton symbols and signs used in each episode. Children are encouraged to join in with activities, songs and games. With Mr Tumble and friends there are lots of laughs, making it almost impossible not to join in the fun!
Over the years, one of the greatest benefits to Makaton users that Something Special has helped achieve is that today, it is not unusual to see children out and about, at nursery or in school, using Makaton symbols and signs to communicate.
Programmes like 'Something Special' inspire children form a young age to learn a new language, become more aware on special needs and overall create a more inclusive world for the future.
There is not currently a well know BSL children's show, however Justin's 'Something Special' is a great start for children to learn basic signs.
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