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What are some barriers to effective communication? Select the three correct answers.

Language differences

Visual impairment

Lack of refreshments

A quiet room

What you are wearing

Hearing difficulties

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People from different may communicate in different way and they may communication from others in different ways. What may seem or clear to one person may seem and unclear to another. It is therefore important to treat everyone as an individual, finding out their needs, understanding and preferences, so that you can communicate and effectively with them.

Match the communication barriers on the left to strategies for overcoming them on the right.

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Visual impairment

Language differences

Difficulty with reading

Hearing difficulties

You may need to stand at an appropriate distance

You may need to speak face-to-face or over the phone

You may need to stand closer, speak in a louder voice, speak more clearly or change the tone of your voice

You may need to speak more slowly or use more basic language

Whose help could you seek for a child with communication difficulties? Select the three correct answers.

Singing teacher

Football coach

Health visitor

Dentist

Speech therapist

Makaton Association

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