Communication Strategies for People with Learning Disabilities

Overview

This training course is aimed at frontline workers who may wish to understand more about, good communication with people with a learning disability. They will look at different strategies and take the opportunity to discuss any issues and think about how they can apply the strategies in the workplace.

Who is Communication Strategies for People with Learning Disabilities aimed at?

Front line staff working with people with learning difficulties

Course Length

a half or full day

Learning Outcomes

On conclusion of the course, participants will be understand:-

• The importance of a good foundation in developing good brain architecture
• What is good communication
• Typical Communication problems
• The importance of a Person-Centred approach
• The different strategies to enhance the level of communication
• Maximising the hearing environment
• Using Familiar Vocabulary
• Making Negatives Positives
• Reframing
• Distinguishing between Metaphorical and Literal Language