Promote Effective Communication with Individuals with Sensory Loss

Learning outcomes

1 Understand the importance of effective two-way communication

1.1 Identify the features of two-way communication

1.2 Explain why two-way communication is important for individuals with sensory loss

1.3 Explain how own role can impact on the dynamics of two-way communication with individuals with sensory loss

2 Understand different methods that can support communication with individuals with sensory loss

2.1 Research the different methods that are used to support communication with individuals with sensory loss

2.2 Identify the characteristics of communication that is not based on formal language systems

3 Be able to support the individual with communication

3.1 Agree with an individual and/or others preferred methods of communication

3.2 Prepare the environment to facilitate effective communication

3.3 Use agreed methods of communication with an individual

3.4 Check the effectiveness of communication with the individual throughout the interaction

4 Evaluate the effectiveness of methods of communication used to support an individual with sensory loss

4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of agreed methods of communication with an individual and/or others

4.2 Contribute to the identification of further support needs of individuals with sensory loss to support the continued development of communication skills

4.3 Make suggestions to improve the use of agreed methods of communication to individuals and/or others

4.4 Reflect on own practice on the use of agreed methods of communication

4.5 Adapt own practice to meet the needs of the individual