W11

Question 0

What are some Challenges for communication

Answer 0

Occupational (enjoyable activities that offer choice, social activities, familiar routines, expressing self identity)
Visual (vision, eye muscle control, visual attention, perception, environment )
Sensory (over and under responsiveness, sensory preferences, sensory seeking/avoiding)
Movement (hand eye coordination, low/high muscle tone etc.)
Cognitive (cause-effect understanding, sense of object permeance, visual perception, memory)

Question 1

Principles of good practice in communication support

Answer 1

Maximize ability to participate in everyday life
Address current needs in all environments
Effective communication.
» all partners should have shared knowledge/skill/methods
» collaborative input from range of communication
Access to multiple methods to communication
Ongoing and consistent contribution
People with communication needs have the right to access info that affects their lives and allow participation in decision making, rights to privacy and confidentiality

Question 3

OTs have a role in understanding reasons for behaviour and developing proactive strategies for support. Give some examples of how they might do this.

Answer 3

Build rapport
Identify what person is communicating by a behaviour
Meet this request in other ways
Support replacement communication skills
Understand sensory preferences & movement difficulties
Provide meaningful activity options
Consistency
Change the environment

Question 4

How to support the accommodation of others

Answer 4

Accept

Assist the person to explain to others

Explore alternative accommodations with the person

Explore additional accommodations if requested

Explore influence on learning and communication