The Skills Of Communication With Children And Young People

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2.1 Explain the skills needed to communicate with children and young people Effective communication is one person sending a message to another person that is clearly understood by the person receiving it. When communicating with children and young people, facial gesture and body language are important. You need to make sure you speak clearly and slowly so that the child understands. You also have to listen to the child/ young people. You could also use makaton which is a sign language or PECS which is a picture exchange communication system. Signs support verbal information. Symbols can be used to bridge between the pictures and the written words. Make eye contact and use active listening – If you say you are listening but are looking away
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