These methods of communication can be useful for building vocabularies of individuals with limited speech. Other individuals may have a vast vocabulary, but due to rigid sets of interests may only use repetitive speech which means their communication can be out of context, making conversations difficult. 2. - Problems that individuals with an autistic spectrum condition may have in social interaction and relationships Due to the social difficulties linked with autism, individuals often find social interaction and the building of relationships very difficult. Individuals with autism often have difficulties reading non-verbal forms of communication, such as body language, and find it hard to relate to other people’s feelings and emotions, which can effect their responses to a social situation as they will appear out of context or inappropriate.
Some factors that can hinder communication are; * Poor lighting, individuals with poor sight unable to see you. * Background noise, from TV radio, other individuals. * Obstacles in-between the persons communicating. * Insufficient distance. 1.4 Analyse reasons why an individual may use a form of communication that is not based on a formal language system.
Language can also be a barrier; if you both do not speak the same language communication could become difficult. Distractions such as noise and things happening nearby can become a barrier especially for young children. Personal situations such as problems at home can create a barrier for both children and parents. 3.4 Identify sources of information and support of services to enable more effective communication. Sometimes help will be needed to help support and meet an individual’s needs.
Poor lighting can prevent a person from noticing non-verbal communication and could reduce a hearing impaired person’s ability to lip read. Environments that are too hot or cold cause discomfort and those that lack privacy discourage people from expressing their feelings and problems. Developmental stage – a person’s developmental stage could limit their ability to communicate and may be a barrier to effective communication if you don’t take this into account when choosing your words or way of talking to them. Don’t use long sentences, complex words or unusual phrases with young children, for example. Sensory deprivation and disability – visual impairment may reduce a person’s ability to see faces or read written signs and leaflets.
The paper demonstrates throughout an inability to communicate effectively using the written word in English. | Clumsy prose with frequent errors in grammar and mechanics that interfere considerably with the reading experience. Sentence construction is consistently unwieldy. Word choice and tone may be consistently inappropriate.8 | Mostly clear prose with occasional errors in grammar and mechanics that may interfere with the reading experience. Sentence construction is serviceable but frequently lacks concision, precision, or variety.
While a little amount of fear and lack of trust might be necessary, excess of these things is not good and prevents one from doing a lot of things including difficulty in communicating effectively. It is important that service users trust the service providers because the service user may not take the service providers advice with could be potentially dangerous or even life threatening. Some conditions, such as having a stroke, being depressed or having other mental health problems may affect an individual’s ability to communicate, because they affect the person’s
3.1 Barriers to communication are Hearing impairment, visual impairment, speech impairment, speaking a different language, physical barrier, emotional barrier. 3.2 Ways to reduce barriers to communicate are if some has a hearing impairment then you need to if they are using a hearing aid you need to make sure that it it working properly, ensure that you are sitting in good light and that you speak clearly and do not shout. As this makes it more difficult for the individual to understand and read what you are saying. 3.3 Ways to check that communication has been understood is to ask the individual. Make sure you listen effectively and the use of body language is also important.
5.5.a Usually, if someone feels uncomfortable they will move about until they find a more comfortable position. Individuals with limited movement or mobility might not be able to do this. I should make sure that you recognise if they need support to feel more at ease. 5.5.b I should ask individual if everything is all right, listen carefully. Apart from the individual telling me that they are in pain or discomfort, there are also non-verbal signs.
In this scenario it is important that you use their preferred method of communication. This can be sign language, makaton, or any other type of method that will ensure both you and the service user know what is being said. If you do not have the right equipment in the setting to help communication be effective, the service user may feel discriminated against as you are not providing for their needs. In health and social care settings, it is important that you provide equipment for everyone so that no one feels discriminated against. Language barriers can cause people to feel discriminated against, meaning that they make feel unhappy and uncomfortable in the setting.
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.