Special Methods Of Communication Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What are they? (6)
A
- advocate
- braille
- British sign language
- interpreters
- makaton
- voice activated software
2
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What is an advocate? (2)
A
- Person who supports a vulnerable or disadvantaged person.
- may speak on their behalf and may give independent advice
3
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What is Braille? (2)
A
- raised dots used by blind or partially sighted people
- gives them important information eg about medication
4
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What is an interpreter? (3)
A
- Someone who can speak 2+ languages
- used to explain to service user what a service provider is saying
- ensures care meets needs
5
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What is Makaton?
A
- simplified version of BSL
- uses signs, symbols and speech to communicate
- usually used by those with communication difficulties
6
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What is British Sign Language?
A
- used by deaf and hearing - impaired people
- uses hand gestures, facial expressions and body language to communicate.
7
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What is voice activated software?
A
- computer software that responds to commands
- some are designed for those who have problems speaking so they use muscles in the face