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

What you are wearing

A quiet room

Lack of refreshments

Language differences

Hearing difficulties

Visual impairment

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politeinterpretappropriatelybackgroundsdisrespectful

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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Difficulty with reading

Hearing difficulties

Visual impairment

Language differences

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

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 stand at an appropriate distance

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

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

Singing teacher

Makaton Association

Speech therapist

Dentist

Football coach

Health visitor

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