Communicating with Disabled Children

Overview

This course is designed to provide participants with increased knowledge and understanding in relation to communication with disabled children and young people along with a greater confidence in using their skills

Who is Communicating with Disabled Children aimed at?

Those who work with disabled Children

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will have been given the opportunity to:

• Understand the importance of communication and its uses
• Become familiar with some of the tools and resources available to aid communication, including the use of Alternative and Augmented Communication Systems.
• Explore how to communicate with children and young people who don’t use a specific method of communication
• Understand the differences between fact, interpretation and opinion and when these are appropriate
• Explore the moral and ethical issues relating to communication and engagement with disabled children and young people.