Opening doors for children and adults with communication difficulties
How to be a good communication partner
Communication is a 2 way thing. You have an important role to play in the process!
When we communicate with someone who has a communication difficulty it is vital that we maximise our own communication skills in order to minimise the impact of the person’s difficulty
This day will be a mixture of practical experiences and strategies that will impact upon your practise to enable you to become a better communication partner.
You will:-
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Have opportunity to reflect on your own communication skills.
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Experience communication difficulties for yourself.
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Explore the skills needed to facilitate good communication.
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Understand the skills your pupils will need to become effective communicators.
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Identifying and minimising communication breakdown.
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Identifying strategies and ensuring everybody knows.