Supporting communication.

Question 1

Why is communication important for children?

Answer 1

So they can express and show emotion
Helps children form relationship
Help them to understand feelings
To help understand the work
Understand basic interactions
Enable them to interact with other
Help them excess learning
Support brain development
Enable them to share their needs .

Question 2

What types of SEND can affect a child communication?

Answer 2

Autism
Speech impairment
A child being mute
Anxiety
Autism
Hearing/sight impairment
Dyslexia
ADHD
Speech language and communication needs.

Question 3

Augmentative and alternative communication( AAC)

Answer 3

This refers to all the different strategies that someone may communicate besides talking.

Question 4

What is augmentative communication?

Answer 4

Use strategies alongside speech.

Question 5

What is alternative communication?

Answer 5

Use strategies instead of speech.

Question 6

Examples of augmentative and alternative communication strategy’s.

Answer 6

Body language and tone of voice
Pointing and guiding
Signing
Communication partner
Pen and paper
Using devices Eg. phones or laptops.
Speech synthesis
Eye tracking devices
Picture exchange communication (pec cards.)
Communication boards