Children with special needs have not only physical limitations that challenge their opportunity for communication, they also have environmental barriers. Children with special needs often require tools to aid communication and may need an investment of both time and money to learn and modify their strategies to adapt to the world. At CARE, Inc., we are trained to understand alternative methods of communication. These may include any of the following:
Let the professionals at CARE, Inc. work with your family to develop a plan that enhances communication and expands opportunities for your child with a disability. When we all work together, the child will benefit exponentially. Click here to learn more about what CARE, Inc. can do for your family. Failure of health care providers to communicate effectively and appropriately with people with disabilities is a major barrier to delivery of quality health care for people with disabilities. The information in this document identifies general issues for communication with all people with disabilities followed by issues that may be specific to individuals with a variety of disabilities. If you are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with communication strategies, learn more about specific types of disability to increase your comfort level and communication skills.
Recommendations for Communicating with Patients with Mobility Limitations
Recommendations for Communicating with Patients with Speech Disabilities or Speech Difficulties
Recommendations for Communicating with Patients with Intellectual, Cognitive or Developmental Disabilities
References & Online Resources Sharts-Hopko, N. C., Smeltzer, S., Ott, B. B., Zimmerman, B., & Dufin, J. (2010). Healthcare experiences of women with visual impairment. Clinical Nurse Specialist, 24(3), 149-153. doi:10.1097/NUR.0b013e3181d82b89 http://www.thearc.org/who-we-are/media-center/people-first-language http://www.inclusionproject.org/nip_userfiles/file/People%20First%20Chart.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/pdf/disabilityposter_photos.pdf http://www.ouhsc.edu/Portals/1154/EasyDNNnews/Uploads/4232/11_PeopleFirstLanguageSheet.pdf Copyright: Suzanne C. Smeltzer, Bette Mariani & Colleen Meakim of Villanova University College of Nursing, January 28, 2017 |