- The problems of inflexibility and restrictiveness in activities and interests and how these may affect Individuals with autism can often show inflexibility and restrictiveness in their interests. For example, routine and predictability can become very important and a change to these routines can be a distressing
This can impact on practice if an individual is not able to express themselves effectively it will be harder to know what their needs and wishes are. Practice is person centred, communication with the individual is needed in order to ensure that they and their wishes are at the centre of service delivery. Support plans detail any communication needs an individual has in order that they be
Individual’s self-esteem can be low, and their body language may be closed or negative, this can make communication difficult with an individual whom is distressed because you may not get any feed back from them, or you may not get a change to talk or be listened to to help them. The individual may even talk a different language or revert back to their mother tongue, which can cause a communication barrier. Also if the individual has a learning disability they may not understand how/why they are feeling, or may not know how to express it. 1.4 Explain how working with an individual who is distressed may impact on own well-being. Working with a person whom is distressed can also be distressing for the person caring and comforting
Orientation can be affected and people can lose a sense of what is around them and where they are. This can result in a loss of sense of freedom, a loss of security, and a loss of control in their environment. Hearing loss can make face to face communication difficult and can cause people to feel isolated and excluded from conversations. 1.2 identify steps that can be taken to overcome factors that have a negative impact on individuals with sensory loss People with sensory loss need to find other ways in which they can obtain information. Makaton and BSL can help people with hearing loss.
Make sure you listen effectively and the use of body language is also important. 3.4 Sometimes you may need to get more specialist advice because an individual’s communication is too complex to deal with alone. Such as a speak and language therapist, sign language training. Where there is a language issue then you may need to get an interpreter.
Another factor is the person your speaking to and the level of understanding they have, and if they will be able to understand more technical and complicated words. Another factor would be the environment that you’re in, because if it’s too noisy you might not be able to understand what the other person is saying. Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or interpret communication methods in different ways. People from different backgrounds may communicate differently in ways such as languages, touch and using different gestures. Identify barriers to effective communication.
Barriers to communication could include not being able to understand or being aware of someone’s needs, wishes, beliefs values or culture, whether from the individual not being able to communicate properly through a disability( speech impediment/ deafness) or through ignorance. Having a noisy or uncomfortable environment could have a part to play as the individual may not feel comfortable or may feel they have lack of privacy. The language we/they use could also cause problems, whether someone doesn’t speak properly or clearly, or if the language being used isn’t the individuals first language. 3.2 Q. 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.
Good quality care relationships are dependent on a number of factors that are changeable. A key factor that affects the quality of care is that the relationship between the “carer” and the person being cared for should be based on clear communication, trust and respect from both parties. Without this both factions may feel the care provided is good but if there is no communication due to lack of trust or respect then the standard of care may be lacking. To ensure that both parties are not vulnerable to abuse or being over stretched, external services need to be available and appropriate measures in place to assist them. The difficulties that carers may face can be mental, physiological and/or physical.
Sometimes | | |emotional problems can have an impact on the way in which you communicate and language barriers can be a major problem as | | |well. | | | | | |Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication | | | | | |Noises is a major problem that cause communication to hinder, poor lightening, privacy, distraction or disruption ,even
3.2 There are many barriers to effective communication for example if someone has sensory deprivation. This could make it difficult for the individual because they cannot receive or pass on information because they have an impairment to one or more of their senses. Other barriers could be cultural differences, health issues and environmental problems.