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Deaf boy's amazing reaction to Makaton bedtime story

A deaf boy has an amazing response to Rob Delaney's CBeebies Bedtime Story using Makaton sign language.

Mum Laura McCartney says her son Tom, who has complex medical needs, was "enthralled" to see a story told "in his language".

Six-year-old Tom waves his arms and stands up in his chair in excitement as he watches comedian Rob on TV.

19 November 2018

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