Chatrooms and Instant Messaging. 2. Explain why two way communication is important for individuals with sensory loss When communicating with someone who has a sensory loss, make sure you talk to the person directly, even if there is an interpreter there. Make eye contact and talk in the same respectful tone you would use with others. [ Use a natural tone of voice and gestures.
When health and social care professionals communicate with service users, it is important to know what tone of voice to use. Some people can be easily disturbed by a sharp tone of voice which can cause them to feel intimidated. When communicating with service users whilst in your career, you should use a tone of voice that you feel will encourage service users to listen and accurately respond. Pace of voice: The pace of your
SHC21-1.3 - Individuals Reactions. Observing individuals reactions whilst communicating with them is very important as you need to be aware of causing offence to those individuals, which is exactly what you do not wish to do. When you talk to adults or children you must take into account their feelings, opinions, culture and what they would like to say. Be patient and give them time to talk to you about what they are feeling. Always be sensitive and understanding, you may have to adjust or adapt what you want to say by ensuring you say it the right way to convey your message, your feelings or ensure opinions are expressed clearly with no misunderstanding without giving offence to the individual.
This includes using words, feedback, action, body language and gestures. With effective communication service users and family will enjoy the services provided. 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual reactions when communicating with them All communication has an effect on the person that you are communicating with. Interactions a two way process, it is important to watch the effects so that any problems can be identified and dealt with. In order to be effective in care and supporting service users you have to be a good communicator whether this is through speaking, body language, facial expressions or gestures.
1.2- Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in an adult social care setting: Effective communication can affect many aspects of work,effectively communicating can help build levels of trust,help recording and reporting incidents, aid participation and help with service provisions. 1.3-Explain why it is important to observe individuals reactions while communicating with them: When communicating with an individual it is key to pay attention to reactions that the person gives off. This is because it allows one to understand what that the individual is expressing and to help meet the individuals needs.It helps to also notice any changes in an individuals needs and to enable effective communication. Outcome 2- Understand how to meet the communication and language needs,wishes and preferences of an individual. 2.1- Explain why it is important to find out an individual's communication, language needs ,wishes and preferences: It is important to find out an individual’s needs,wishes,and preferences because it allows the person to enable effective communication while trying to understand what an individual is trying to express.
Describe ways to reduce barriers to communication A Ways to reduce barriers to communication could include:- *Showing that you are listening and interested in what the individual has to say. *providing an appropriate surrounding or environment. *making sure the individual is comfortable with the environment. *Understanding and being aware of the individual’s needs, wishes, beliefs, values and culture. *make sure you are being non-judgemental.
It can be used to express the person’s needs and helps to develop trust and establish good relationships between care givers, clients and their families. Communication is also needed for negotiation and to prevent and resolve any conflict and/or misunderstanding. This is shown in Tuckman’s stages of group interaction theory (forming, storming, norming performing). 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them An individual’s reactions to communication can not only be shown through what they communicate verbally in the tone, pitch and even silence, but in their non-verbal responses such as in body language and gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and through touch. Also their reactions can show their emotional responses to certain information, if it has been understood and also if there needs to be any adaptations to the way in which they communicate with others.
Communication 2.1 Compare ways to establish the communication and language needs,wishes and preferences of an individual. You need to be clear of there needs, ask them personally, ask the family members or the key workers, read their files, you will benefit from any information, there may be drawbacks if you come across any barriers, and you may need to find other means, i.e translators e.t.c. 2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication. Make sure you speak clearly and pronounce your words, and check the tone and pitch of your voice , you don’t always need to shout. Use the correct language, take time to say things, speaking quickly can cause confusion.
Communication needs to clear and person centred as this will help build and maintain a healthy and balanced relationship between support worker and resident, without this basic skill the relationship will be severely hindered from the start. Good communication skills are also vital between staff members and also external parties (Doctors, Care Co-ordinators, relatives, etc) This helps to maintain a good working relationship between all parties and helps things run smoothly 2.1 Finding a way of communicating with an individual is essential so that you can ascertain their needs, preferences and wishes. Care Plans are a useful tool to help locate any information regarding on how an individual communicates, other ways to establish the communication needs are by observing the individual, asking the individual, and seeking information from others who may know the individual well. 2.2 T o estabish. 2.3 There are two different types of communication, Verbal communication and Non Verbal communication.
Those learners that are nonverbal use various methods such as expressions, hand signals etc. also if you’re not picking up the signs or their reactions you’ll be putting yourself at risk or them by making them angry or making them feel insecure so that something bad could happen so it’s always good to observe everything and be aware individual’s reactions. Outcome 2 understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual. 2.1 So you can communicate in a way to enable them to stay safe and enjoy opportunities within informed choice and with respect. 2.2 Verbal- language Non-verbal- written, pitchers, sign language, PECS.