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Tuesday 27 December 2011

Identify three ways of finding out communication and language needs of an individual?

Method         
                           How effective they are?
Observation                          
By observing someone closely can be realised which language should be used, or whether there is any disability or illness. If there is a learning disability or hearing or visual impairment then particular method or style of communication should apply for establishing effective communication.
Studying previous records or case histories
Previous records and case histories helps to identify the individual’s particular illness or disability and what kind of support does individual need to establish in order to accomplish the communication and language needs.
Communicating with family, friends and colleagues
Family, friends and colleagues who will have a great deal of information about a service user. They will have developed ways of dealing with communication and language possibly over a long period of time.

Tuesday 13 December 2011

Importance of effective communication

Communication is the basis of all relationship regardless of whether the relationship is professional or personal. Effective communication is important as it helps to pass clear, concise, informative and accurate information in order to decrease and eliminate the possibility of mistakes and risks to the people I am working with. Sharing the appropriate information throughout communication aid us to build a strong belief, good team and strong relationship with colleagues, service users and other practitioners.

Monday 12 December 2011

Factors to consider when promoting effective communication

Remember, there are many factors need to consider when promoting effective communication. I described few of them below.
Disabilities: Disabilities such as hearing loss, impaired vision, mobility problems or speech impairment can affect the effective communication. Proper communication method should be known and pre-aware of before communicating the people with disability or different health issues.

Cultural Differences: Communication differences can result from differences in culture. In some cultures, children are not allowed to speak in front of adult and some kind of body gesture, eye contact, facial expression and touch are inappropriate.
Environment: Environment is one of the most important factor to consider as well. Ensure the lights, air, temperature, noise, crowd, safe and comfortability in correct measure before establishing effective communication.