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UNIT 74
[1.1] Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication needs,
It is important to support individuals with communication needs to enable them to express themselves effectively, Therefore it is important to know the individuals preferred way of communicating and to support this. It is important a individual can communicate by their chosen method as then you can understand their needs and preferences. Under the Human rights act 1998 all individuals have the right to 'freedom of expression'. if unable to communicate then these rights would be denied.
[1.2] Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs,
The way you relate to a individuals communication needs can help or hinder them to have proper care and be looked after to the best of my ability, It is important I assess their needs and work with others to provide the correct support (aids e.g. picture cards, hearing aids, pen and paper). without this support individuals would be unable to express their needs or how they are feeling.
[1.3] Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication,
Features of the environment that may help or hinder communication can include:
•loud background noises can hinder communication: TV on loud, Other people talking, A radio on all make it difficult for someone with poor hearing to hear you,
•Lighting conditions can help communication, the room should be well lit so individuals can see your mouth making it easier to see you talking.
[1.4] Analyse reasons why an individual may use a form of communication that is not based on a formal language system,
A individual may use a form of communication that is not based on a formal language system because they are not taught or trained in formal language systems, for example a person may have difficulty talking but may not know how to sign language so they may point to pictures on cards to get
[1.1] Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication needs,
It is important to support individuals with communication needs to enable them to express themselves effectively, Therefore it is important to know the individuals preferred way of communicating and to support this. It is important a individual can communicate by their chosen method as then you can understand their needs and preferences. Under the Human rights act 1998 all individuals have the right to 'freedom of expression'. if unable to communicate then these rights would be denied.
[1.2] Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs,
The way you relate to a individuals communication needs can help or hinder them to have proper care and be looked after to the best of my ability, It is important I assess their needs and work with others to provide the correct support (aids e.g. picture cards, hearing aids, pen and paper). without this support individuals would be unable to express their needs or how they are feeling.
[1.3] Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder communication,
Features of the environment that may help or hinder communication can include:
•loud background noises can hinder communication: TV on loud, Other people talking, A radio on all make it difficult for someone with poor hearing to hear you,
•Lighting conditions can help communication, the room should be well lit so individuals can see your mouth making it easier to see you talking.
[1.4] Analyse reasons why an individual may use a form of communication that is not based on a formal language system,
A individual may use a form of communication that is not based on a formal language system because they are not taught or trained in formal language systems, for example a person may have difficulty talking but may not know how to sign language so they may point to pictures on cards to get