Communication - Children with physical and/or Developmental Disabilities

Question 1

If unable to communicate with children with physical and/or developmental disabilities, it may make them feel how ?

Answer 1

May feel…

• helpless
• fear
• anxiety

(family may experience fear and anxiety also)

Question 2

What are Nursing Strategies for communicating with children with physical and/or developmental disabilities ?

Answer 2

Use…

• gestures
• picture boards
• writing tablets
• Use a system of head nods and eye blinks