Unit 28 – Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions 1. - Types of difficulty that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have with language and other ways of communicating with others. There are various difficulties with language amongst individuals with autism. Some individuals are non-verbal, and have to rely on alternative forms of communication such as Makaton or PECs symbols. These methods of communication can be useful for building vocabularies of individuals with limited speech.
Data Protection Act 1998-Individuals have a right of access to information held by social services, housing associations, Health professionals about themselves and every individual has the right to confidentiality on any information either written or spoken about themselves. NHS and Community Care Act 1990-Helping people who need care and support to live with dignity and independence in the community. By providing information about what help is available assessing needs providing service equipment etc and encouraging independence at all times. Freedom of Information Act 2000-People have the right to request information from public authorities about decision making policy making statistics this to be done in writing information about service users must remain confidential and can only be accessed by service users themselves in line with data protection. 2.
Health & Social Care Level 3 Understand and Enable Interaction and Communication with Individuals Who Have Dementia – CU1682 1.1 Explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual communicates. It becomes increasingly more difficult for a person with dementia to communicate effectively, and this can vary from person to person, and by the type of dementia they have, and how far progressive it has become. Some of the different types of dementia include: Alzheimers Vascular Dementia with Lewy Bodies Parkinsons Dementia affects an individual’s capacity to remember and recognise things, as well as lose their ability to speak and understand speech. It also affects their motor skills. All of these
In my place of work we have a service user with learning difficulties and some sight loss, who can react badly to unannounced actions by support workers. I find that when dealing with this gentleman, saying his name clearly and touching his arm or shoulder to get his attention before saying anything else encourages a much calmer response from him and he is more willing to co-operate with whatever action I need him to do, taking medication for instance. When someone suffers from loss of hearing and you need to communicate with them, you should: * face the person you are speaking to, a quiet well lit room is best * do not shout, as this distorts the voice and lip patterns * ensure light is on the speakers face * stay in their field of vision * if something is not understood, rephrase instead
Dementia is a syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of the brain and its abilities. This includes problems with: * memory loss * thinking speed * mental agility * language * understanding * judgment People with dementia can lose interest in their usual activities, and have problems controlling their emotions. They may also find social situations challenging, lose interest in socializing, and aspects of their personality may change. A person with dementia may lose empathy (understanding and compassion), they may see or hear things that other people do not (hallucinations), or they may make false claims or statements. As dementia affects a person's mental abilities, they may find planning and organizing difficult.
If unable to communicate service users would be denied this right. In my role as a volunteer I must communicate effectively with all manner of individuals and I have to be aware of how my non verbal communication can be off putting to some individuals. For example, my height can intimidate, my accent can be misinterpreted as aggressive/authoritarian, my tattoos and clothing could be seen as a comfort to someone who identifies with that fashion. All of these issues can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs. By ensuring that I am on same level by sitting down, and by speaking slowly, clearly and calmly, I can ensure that the individual is comfortable and happy to talk to me.
Mental capacity. Individuals who may lack the capacity to understand what is happening to them or to make decisions for themselves are more vulnerable to abuse. 3. Sensory impairment. Individuals who have a sensory impairment such as blindness and deafness may have difficulties communicating and will make them more
3a. Methods and ways of communicating that support equality and diversity are knowing the individuals preferences, using formats that are understood, ensuring every person is treated as an individual and supported for their own needs. 3b. Methods and ways of communicating that support the rights of individuals to communicate are having key people like interpreters, signers, and using aids to help, also contacting and having access to family and friends for advice and patiently waiting for replies. 3c.
The concept of diversity implies the acceptance of all these differences and the respect and consideration shown towards them and the people whom they are specific to. Diversity also refers to acknowledging, admiring and embracing the uniqueness of each person, as well as celebrating individual differences. 2. a) Equality is the state of being equal as far as rights, status and opportunities are concerned; (Macmillan Dictionary, p.465); b) Equal Opportunity defines a situation in which people have the same opportunities in life as other people, without being treated in an unfair way because of their race, sex, religion, or other personal features; (MacMillan Dictionary, p.465). In light of the two above mentioned definitions of the concept, equality stands for providing all children in the setting with the appropriate opportunities for maximizing their potential and improving their performances; as such, the nursery practitioner will be considerate of the children’s individual needs and meet them in the most efficient manner possible as to ensure the children’s progress. Accordingly, the practitioner might have to offer extra help and support for a child having physical disabilities or special educational needs.
| | | | | |Identify a range of communication methods and aids to support individual to communicate | | | | | |There are different method and aids to support individual to communicate. If an individual has language barriers, they can| | |get a translator or they try and learn a bit of their language. If a person is blind audio devices or they can feel around| | |and touch things to help them get to communicate. | | | | | |Sign language is also an effective method; even pictures can help you to communicate. Dementia can also be a barrier