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Module 2

2.0 Aims

2.0A Take the
         PRE-Test

2.1 Communication

2.2 Sources of
     communication
     difficulties

2.3 Experience

2.4 Communication
      Problems
     a) Dysphasia
     b) Dysarthria
     c) Dyspraxia
     d) Non-verbal

2.5 Cognitive
     problems

2.6 Social
     communication
     deficits

2.7 Tips for talking

2.8 Take home      messages

2.9 Resources

2.10 Take the
         POST-Test
7.Case management    
8.Supervising staff   
10. Mental health & TBI:
an introduction
12. Working with Families after Traumatic Injury:
An Introduction


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 Brain Injury
 Rehabilitation Unit   Liverpool Hospital   

  Brain Injury
  Rehabilitation   Directorate (BIRD)
  NSW Agency for
  Clinical Innovation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 


Self Study

Module 2

2.4d Types of communication problems d) Non-verbal

Non-verbal communication

  • view a video of a client
  • brainstorm what types of communication difficulties the person has
  • read the clinical description of the disorder.

Click on the image to go to the video player. The video may take a few moments to load.

If a person, such as Daniel, has severe language and/or speech problem they may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.

They may use alternate means to communicate including:
• gesture
• picture boards
• computerised technology

 

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