Physical disabilities could include: Cerebral palsy; cerebral palsy is a condition which affects the movement, posture and co-ordination of a person. A child/young person with this disability may only be affected physically with this disability while others could be affected by seizures, epilepsy or difficulties with speech and
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.
Email address used to purchase this eBook is: 1 gingthegreat@yahoo.com (1.1) (Continued) Question- (1.2) Explain why/ how effective communication affects all aspects of the leaner’s work Answer: Effective communication in the workplace is a major part of my role as a health and social care worker. It enables me to build good working relationships with colleagues and service users. Ineffective communication skills could lead to the breakdown of work which could affect the people the system cater for. It could also lead to mistrust and lack of confidence which could result to improper care for service user. Question- (1.3) Explain why it is important to observe individual’s reactions
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.
UNIT 501 USE AND DEVELOP SYSTEMS THAT PROMOTE COMMUNICATION NAME: Kersti Lootus I confirm that the information contained in this workbook is all my own work and reference has been made to source information for appropriate answers. Signature: Date: This workbook covers: 501.1 – 1,2,3,4 501.2 – 2,3 501.3 – 2,3 501.4 – 1,2 1.1 – Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in your job role. In my job role I am required to communicate with people I manage directly, senior managers, external agencies, people we support or/and their families, organisation directors. 1.2 – Explain how to support effective communication within your own job role It is important to have good communication skills to develop positive relationships and share information with people using service. I also need to be able to communicate well with client’s families, carers, colleagues and other professionals (nurses, Social services, doctors, etc).
Also,even if the other person replies verbaly his or her body language may show that they have not really understood or agreed because body language is instinktive. 3.1 -Sensory deprivation-when someone cannot receive or pass on information because they have a impairment to one or more of their senses. -Foreign language-when someone speaks a different language or uses sign language. -Jargon-when a service provider uses technical language the service user may not understand. -Slang-when a service user uses language that not everyone uses.
1.2 Communication in the workplace is vital. You have got to communicate with your colleagues, your managers, other services and also your clients. The ways of communication with these people are face to face, via the phone and also by email and fax. It is important that we communicate properly and clearly with our clients so that we know what they need from us and also so that they know they are getting the best possible care from us. People can become very angry and upset when there is a breakdown in communication and they cannot get the answers that they need from you.
UNIT 4222-324 Support individuals with specific communication needs (HSC 3029) OUTCOME 1 Everybody has a right to express their themselves, their needs, thoughts and feelings. Though not everyone has the ability to communicate in the same way, e.g. some people are mute, their speech is unclear, they are not able to read or write. It is very important to meet the individuals communication needs, so they can express themselves freely. The support worker's role is to enable the individuals to communicate in their preferred way and support them in using it.
In my role I have to deal with a wide range of individuals who are both directly associated with the Care Home and those who are a necessity but who are indirectly required to assist with the business/operational needs. These “groups” can be split in two; Direct and Indirect. Direct Group Indirect Group Management Accountants Staff Solicitors Residents Banks/Stakeholders Relatives Employment Consultants Commissioners Suppliers 1.2 Explain how to support effective communication within own job role. With regard to supporting effective communication I always emphasise that I have an open door policy. If people feel you are approachable then they will not hesitate to seek any clarification they may require on any communication and this in itself supports effective communication.
Collaborative Project Staff Development Plan – Language and Communication Disabilities IDEA 2004 defines a speech or language impairment as a communication disorder, such as stuttering and impaired articulation, language, voice, which adversely affects a child’s educational performance (Students with Communication Disorders, 2009, Slide 6). A language disorder is impairment in the ability to understand and/or use words verbally and nonverbally. Difficulties include spoken language, reading and writing difficulties. A communication disorder may occur in language, speech, and hearing. Children with communication disorders have deficits in their ability to exchange information with others.