As we enter 2023, take the time to look at communication goals to propel communication access and understanding forward. You can use the LifeCourse Framework and its tools to assess what is happening now, what needs to happening moving forward, and most importantly what is it that the individual wants to achieve.
Don’t expect perfection, the holidays can be triggering, hard, and overstimulating for some Double check for understanding Be patient – allow extra time for processing Allow frequent breaks in a quiet space – group settings can be exhausting Be aware of everyone’s sensory needs If the person uses a device or aided
As people age, there are often changes in communication. If a person also has Alzheimer’s Disease those changes may be even more pronounced. As good communication partners, we should change our communication to better match their needs. Below is a link to our Communication and Alzheimer’s Disease infographic. It contains some great
What is AAC?AAC includes all forms of communication (other than oral speech) that are used to express thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas. What is Aided AAC?When tools are used to support communication. The tools can be light tech or high tech. High tech systems are computer based and light tech systems are
September Celebrates World Day of the Deaf! Please join us in celebrating World Day of the Deaf on September 25th, 2022. This very special day is meant not only to celebrate Deaf culture but also to bring awareness to the need for equity in communication and that communication is a basic human
Do you support someone who is Deaf, DeafBlind, or Hard of Hearing? If so, we have some exciting news for you! The second annual Resource Guide for Supporting Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Individuals is now available. This publication includes information related to a multitude of supports and resources. We have
Summer has arrived! And that means there are more opportunities for fun events. It also means that we are experiencing new environments more frequently and need to communicate about those because communication is everywhere! For example, you may be at a concert and getting too warm or you may be at a
To mark June and its special significance to the DeafBlind community, we are sharing some tips on building relationships with those you support who are DeafBlind. Why? A strong relationship is essential to effective communication. A chart labeling different cross-sections of deafblindness. Vision loss marks the left-hand column. Hearing loss marks the
The latest edition of Communication Corner is now available! Communication Corner is a monthly publication from the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations that focuses on communication skills for support professionals. The April edition focuses on Echolalia You may have heard of echolalia before and wondered what it was or what it
The latest edition of Communication Corner is now available! Communication Corner is a monthly publication from the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations that focuses on communication skills for support professionals. The November 2021 issue focuses on establishing the distinctions between language and communication. Emphasizing that language is just one tool in