Name_sarah saeed____________________________

Task AO1A

Communication methods sheet 1

Definition of communication…Talking to others and texting etc…
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Effective communication is …using a method that is understandable
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4 different types of communications verbal skills:
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clarity tone pace empathy paraverbal skills

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braille sign language voice activated software advocates interpreters makaton written­
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writing a care plan care report or instructions for medical procedure/operational activity. specialist­
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body language gesture facial expressions

Types of communications
Communication method Description of method
Body language (smiling)

If someone is deaf your body language explains what your trying to say.

Written

Example of use in care setting Positive effects

Negative effects

When a teacher is talking to
Its basically like your you. You look at the body talking to them.They language to understand them. would look at your body language and it makes it easy for them to understand. They might not know what you're trying to say. When they look at your body language they might get confused. Writing a letter to
Writing to a person; and
Giving information.
Can’t see body language. someone.This is when explaining to them about what They will get your
They might not know how to you’re writing to someone. you have wrote. information and will see react to your written letter. and read it, this will make it easier for them to understand.

Braille

It is when a blind person can't see and is wanting to go somewhere. It is a form of language for blind people.

When a blind person wants to use something. When a blind person wants to talk or read.It is basically like they are communicating with you.

An old person in a negative home can read the medicine.
When a blind person has a way of communicating with someone. Some people can’t read it. It is a longer process and it is hard to learn.

Using it to a deaf person. You need to use sign language to a deaf person so they understand. If the deaf person understands it can explain in sign language to another deaf person. For example you can communicate with a deaf person using this sign language alphabet.

You could get confused with the letters. Sometimes its hard to communicate and understand. They understand the text. Saves you time from travelling to someones house when wanting to tell them something. The person may not be online and they would get your text late. A blind person might not see your message.

Sign language

Electronic

When a person is deaf they use sign language for them to understand. It is used for deaf people. Which makes it easier to communicate with them.

Texting to a person instead Texting instead of speaking. of speaking.Emails are sent E.g When you email a medical to get a message through report to your doctor. to someone quickly.

Oral (speaking and listening) Explanation and listening skills. When you talk to someone they would know what is being said.

When the teacher explains the task to the children. When you are speaking to someone in class. It is easier to understand. You could also carry out a conversation with someone….(talking to someone.) Someone could have an accent and has difficulties to understand. A deaf person won’t be able to hear, which won’t benefit them.

How deaf and blind people communicate. This is how a deaf and blind person communicate. When a deaf or a blind person is trying to communicate with someone. This is when you are deaf and blind, this is how they would communicate with others. Deaf and blind person can communicate. you would be able to communicate with the deaf and blind person.

They might not understand.They might not understand the message or they would get confused.

Being clear and making it easier to understand to others. When a teacher is explaining to you clearly. Talking clearly to children in the class.

You would understand what the teacher is trying to say to you.
You would hear every word clearly and understand the task or whatever is being explained to you.

You might get confused with what the teacher is trying to say. When someone is deaf they won’t be able to tell when you're speaking with clarity. Tactile signing (deaf blind signing)

Clarity

Tone

Pace

Empathy

When speaking in a high and a low pitch. Tone is the way you talk like if you're angry your voice gets deep.
Different tone of voice.

Different ways of speaking when communicating. when you raise your voice at a person. When telling someone tells you something and you will be able to understand them.
People would know what mood your in and would talk to you depending on your mood; they would understand you.

They might confuse you.
When a person is deaf they won’t be able to hear because they are deaf.

Talking in speed. Pace is
When speaking fast in a
They will get what your They might get confused with the speed of you when you conversation. Talking to a child trying to say quickly. what your telling them. Next are talking. really quickly when in a hurry. They will hear every person might not be able to word clearly and hear every word you’re quickly. saying.
Sharing things and the ability of understanding each other.

When sharing feelings with one and another.

They will understand you and your feelings.

They might not understand you. Meanings of other things.

When having a conversation.

They will understand you. They might not understand you. Paraverbal skills