Understand how to reduce barriers to communication
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How can barriers to communication be reduced? Match the barriers on the right to ways they can be reduced on the left.
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Keep communication casual, friendly and relaxed
Write a short note or email for them to see
Take an individual to a quiet environment to talk, to reduce interference
Demonstrate your meaning using basic words, gestures and body language
An individual wears a hearing aid
Individual’s understanding of English is limited
Setting manager is very busy
Individual has had bad experiences and fears authority
Can you identify the services that may assist communication? Select the correct answer.
Services that assist communication may include: translation services, interpretation services, speech and language service and advocacy services
Services that assist communication may include: controlling negotiation, evaluating stressful experiences, building barriers and dictating
Match the communication statements below with their appropriate responses.
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Claire is late for work again!
A screw has fallen out of the ladder
I will write the report later
It’s an easy job to do
So will it be ready by the end of the day?
So do you think you can manage alone?
Does this make it dangerous for people to use?
Does this mean Mrs O’Connor has not had her bath yet?
If a family member appears mistrusting and anxious about leaving their loved one in your care, how could you reassure them?
Compliment them on their shoes
Ask them what their problem is
Ignore them
Smile, make eye contact, reassure them and cheerfully encourage them to come for another visit soon
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