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Am I making myself clear?: Mencap's guidelines for accessible writing
- Author:
- MENCAP
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This pamphlet gives advice about how to write with consideration for people with cognitive impairments and learning difficulties.
Life without jargon: how to help people with learning difficulties understand what you are saying
- Author:
- MOFFATT Virginia
- Publisher:
- Choice
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 67p.,list of orgs.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws together practical information on how to make information accessible to people with learning difficulties.
Face to face: communicating with people who do not use language
- Author:
- PUDDICOMBE Bill
- Publisher:
- Values into Action
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at the problems raised by lack of communication, dealing specifically with people with learning difficulties who do not use language. Suggests positive ways of working with and communicating with this user group.
Total Communication: person centred thinking, planning and practice
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Kim, MATTHEWS Alison, SKELHORN Louise
- Publisher:
- HSA Press
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Stockport
This booklet looks at different ways of communicating for people with learning disabilities. Total communication is defined as communicating in any way you can. Basic tips are provided in the following sections: the communication model; pre verbal, pre intentional and gesture; objects; photographs, line drawings and symbols; signing; spoken language; and written language.
Make it clear: a guide to making information easy to read and understand
- Author:
- MENCAP. Accessibility Team
- Publisher:
- Mencap
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 6p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This guide provides advice and tips and making things people write easy to read. It cover: the words you use, where to put words on the page, how to use pictures and choosing the type of writing and the paper. The guide was developed with people with learning disabilities.
About dementia: for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Easy-to-read booklet for people with learning disabilities who want to understand dementia. It will be particularly helpful for people who have a friend or family member with dementia, or who are worried about developing dementia themselves. This booklet is designed to help more able people with learning disabilities who want to understand and talk about dementia.
Communicating effectively with people with a learning disability
- Author:
- THURMAN Sue
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters; British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 61p.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
This practical textbook is aimed at social care staff working with people with learning disabilities to help them communicate effectively. It is particularly relevant for those new to working with people with learning disabilities, those studying for a qualification, or managers with a training responsibility. Chapters cover: Understanding why effective communication is important in the work setting; Meeting the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals; Overcoming barriers to communication; and Confidentiality. Each chapter begins with a story from a service user or care worker and on outline of the chapters key learning objectives. Chapters also contain thinking points to aid reflective practice, examples of good practice, and activities. The text book covers material to support Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care and the Common Induction Standard on Communicating effectively.
The journey of life: how people change from babies to older people
- Authors:
- DODD Karen, TURK Vicky, CHRISTMAS Michelle
- Publisher:
- British Institute of Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 15p.
- Place of publication:
- Kidderminster
Easy-to-read booklet for people with learning disabilities who want to understand dementia. It will be particularly helpful for people who have a friend or family member with dementia, or who are worried about developing dementia themselves. This booklet will be useful for helping people with learning disabilities understand the human life cycle.
Access 2 pictures
- Author:
- People First
- Publisher:
- People First
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 1v.looseleaf, CD ROM
- Place of publication:
- London
Includes a CD ROM containing pictures for cutting and pasting into documents, and a looseleaf folder with sections on good and bad ways of providing information to people with learning difficulties, including a step by step guide on making a piece of accessible information.
Communicating with children who have disabilities: a right for the child - a challenge for the adult
- Author:
- WELCH B.M
- Publisher:
- B.M. Welch
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 32p.
- Place of publication:
- Preston
Outlines some of the general principles involved in communicating with children with disabilities, using a child centred approach throughout.