Could create a better world for my child. (Something Special)

Member Name: lmspinkprincess1

Product:	Something Special
Date:	28/06/09 (21 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: The short running time and the educational value.

Disadvantages: None

Something Special is a television show for children aged from 18 months to approx 5 years although it can appeal to older children and even adults (yes I like it myself!)

It is shown on Cbeebies (available on freeview or satellite and cable) or sometimes on channel 2 during childrens hours.

The show features presenter Justin who sings and tells stories using speech accompanied by Makaton sign language. It also has a section featuring a clown named Mr Tumbles (Justin dressed in a costume) who gets into mischief. There is also usually a section of the show that features a period in the real lives of a disabled child and/or their families/school etc.

I love the fact that the running time is only 15 minutes so my son is not sat infront of the television all day and doesn't get bored. He is 22 months old and has learned some makaton with no pronting from me.

The show is fun, educational and informative and creates a feeling of normality around disabled children so that my son sees disabilities as normal and not something to be stared at/ laughed at or picked on. I am grateful to the bbc for finally creating a show that can improve childrens attitutes to diversity.

Summary: A great all round show that I'm happy for my son to watch.