Talking with Children Flashcards
What are some of the implications of talking to children in unfamiliar settings such as a hospital?
May perceive doctor or setting as threatening, can raise anxieties and fears
Why should we talk WITH children instead of talking TO children?
With = Infers discussion and inclusion (active)
To = Infers informing and authority (passive)
What is Chronological age versus Age equivalent?
Chronological age = Age in years
Age equivalent = Mental age
At what age do children start to babble (vocalisation)?
3 - 6 months
Give 7 examples of factors which may affect a child’s ability to communicate?
- Hearing impairment
- Speech i.e. cleft palate
- Comprehension i.e. EFL
- Visual impairment
- Major life event
- Simply having a bad day
- If unwell, may not feel like talking
What did Goldbloom (2003) suggest were the two most important qualities doctors should have when talking to parents / children?
- A doctor who gives enough time
2. A doctor who explains in a language we can understand
Describe “Social Desirability Bias”
A response bias that is the tendency to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favourably by others
An adolescence is defined as a period between what ages?
10 - 19 years
What is “Conditional Confidentiality”
Confidentiality can be given unless a person is at risk of serious self-harm or homocide
As medical professionals, when are you most likely to talk to children?
- When a child feels unwell
- Hospitalisation (surgery / assessment / monitoring)
- FU appointments
- Health education / promotion
As medical professionals, where are you most likely to talk to children?
GP surgery, Hospital, Home, School, Nursery
When would 1-2 word utterances of children happen?
1 - 2 years of age
When would 2-3 word utterances of children happen?
2 - 3 years of age
When would 3-4+ word utterances of children happen?
3 - 4 years of age
