...“Over 40 years of intensive research by Linguists, Psychologists, Psycholinguists, and Cognitive Neuroscientists, have demonstrated the signed languages of the world in general, and American Sign Language (ASL) in particular, are real languages” (Are Sign Languages Real Languages?). A Sign Language teacher’s salary is about $57,000 a year, while a private interpreter’s salary is about $75,000 a year. Even though a SL teacher would be payed about $20,000 less a year, if more people would learn sign language, more money could go to the teachers, instead of the government. Finding teachers to teach Sign Language, in a school system, is hard because Sign Language isn’t a well-known language, but if we started to teach it in schools that would bring...
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...Look back to where you were at any point before starting this course. Honestly, can you say that you haven’t learned anything from this course? Compare the amount of knowledge you had regarding children’s language and communication development before the course and now. At this point, I think it’s safe to say that there have been many different topics discussed that you need to try to retain and keep in mind, especially when you’re going to have a child (though you better not expect to have one soon). Infants are born in large numbers every day and with each birth, parents are concerned about their children’s progression in language development. (You may not be a parent now, but you ought to be concerned about language development as well for the sake of your future children and the future generation of people.) Naturally, parents desire the best and most effective way to speed up and improve their children’s language and communication development. Studies have been done over communication overall, but fortunately; there are many in-depth studies over the topic of communication development with children. There have been many different learning theories that have been covered over this course to help understand the different kinds of development children undergo with regards to communication. An overlaying widely discussed theory known to many is that of “nature or nurture.” There are many other theories that fit within the framework of the “nature or nurture” theory and these...
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...individual shares information through speaking, writing or body language. This could be texting an individual or using social media sites to interact. Communication is important in a health and social care setting as you may need to inform those around you about a certain patient. For example, when an individual is put into a caring home, the person (typically a family member) would tell the manager/ nurses about the patient. This is because they want the patient to feel comfortable in the home. This would require the manager to communicate with the care workers, so they all have a clear understanding. Effective communication extends the concept to require that transmitted content is received and understood by someone in the way that it was intended. The goals of effective communication include creating a common perception, changing behaviours and acquiring information. Effective communication begins with encoding, or the skill of relaying information in a clear, direct way that allows the receiver to correctly decode your message. Decoding is also a skill as it requires the receiver to ensure that they have properly heard and understood the message being sent. Considering the context of communication improves its effectiveness. Context takes into consideration the age, sex, religion, and intellectual abilities of the recipient. For example, when talking to a disabled child about the importance of brushing teeth, you should choose different, developmentally appropriate words and...
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...are more commonly seen currently. The first one is Autistic Disorder, also called classic autism. This is usually accompanied by substantial language delays, social and communication challenges, and odd behaviors and interests. The second is Asperger Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome is usually accompanied by some milder symptoms of autistic disorder. Although they may still have social challenges and odd or unusually interested and behaviors, they usually do not have any problems with language disabilities. The third is Pervasive Developmental disorder (PDD-NOS) or also called atypical autism. Most people that are diagnosed with PDD-NOS usually have fewer and much milder symptoms then the others. People that are diagnosed with PDD-NOS may only have challenges in social and communication areas. Although there are different types of autism, they all require the same attention to the signs and symptoms of them. Autism is usually detected in early childhood. It will appear in the first three years of life. Often the child will seem to be normal and then regress. Some parents have described it as their child use to talk and then all of a sudden they just stopped talking. There are also some parents that suspected something was not right for a long time and it didn’t become more obvious until around the fifteen to eighteen month stages. Not one child with autism is the same. It affects children and adults in...
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...build trust with the children and other employees, it also encourages them to talk to you and ask for help etc, whilst communication it is important to use a certain tone of voice and body language to the subject you're talking about.Children find it easier to talk to you about their emotions if you communicate with them.for example when you communicate with a child it open trust and forms a relationship then they will open up to you or seek advice if they are feel sad or happy etc. 2.It is important to know how the child/parent/employee likes to be addressed, for example some people prefer Ms or Mr others prefer their first name. Some children communicate in different ways ,for example for children need a translator or if they are deaf they need a...
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...thoughts, feelings or ideas. • Language- a recognised, structured system of gestures, signs and symbols used to communicate. • Communication- the transmission of thoughts, feelings or information via body language, signals, speech or writing. • speech, language and communication needs- are additional or special needs that affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact effectively with others. 1.2 Explain how speech, language and communication skills support each of the following areas in children's development: Learning: • Babies use sounds and facial expressions to communicate needs and express themselves. • Toddlers...
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...Educating Autistic Children COM/156 Sunday, July 07, 2013 Serafin Roldan, Ph.D. Parents and educators that have children with autism have many concerns for them. Knowing the signs and what to do to provide for a child with autism is very important to that child. The sooner parents and educators know about autism the better for the child’s concern. Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world, but not as common as Down syndrome, parents and educators need to know how to help and recognize the early signs of autism. Starting from birth, a child will start to develop at his/her own individual pace. As children grow and develop they begin to show signs of developmental disabilities such as autism. At each milestone in their lives, there are certain things that all children should be doing, whether they have autism or not. As parents are educating their children, they need to understand and recognize the signs of autism to help the children be prepared for future events that will happen in their lives. Autism is the most commonly used short term, which defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with ASD handle thoughts much differently than children without. ASD is a group of complex disorders of brain development. Disorders are broken up into different groups of levels like an umbrella. These different levels have their own names, such as autistic disorder, rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder...
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...of communication used in health and social. | 6 | Different type of interpersonal interactions | 7-8 | Different communication and language needs and preferences | 1 Introduction: Communication is really important in a school setting. This is due to communication helping individuals build better relationships with students and also help understand how the other person is capable of learning. Communication with others will vary depending on who you are talking to and the situation you maybe in. For example, communication amongst friends is more likely to be relaxed and informal; however in a health and social care setting such as a school, you would be professional and very formal between a teacher and a teacher assistant. Furthermore according to the care value base which are a range of standards for health and social care which is designed to guide professional’s practices in this area. Different types of contexts that can be used to communicate effectively in a school environment. 2 Informal context: Informal communication can be used between individual who know each other well and have a good relationship. An example of such informality is slanged for example which only can be understood by certain groups such as friends and family where only this group may understand each other. The use of informal language is to show signs of being friendly. However this sort of informality cannot be used by a teacher when they are speaking to their students, simply because...
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...Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia. Canberra: DEEWR (Provided by SBC)Education and Care Services National Regulations, Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth Affairs (2011)(Provided by SBC) | CHCECE022 Promote Children’s Agency | Unit PurposeThe assessment tasks within this unit provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of the knowledge and skills required to promote and encourage children’s agency. | CHCECE023 Analyse Information to Inform Learning | Unit PurposeThe assessment tasks within this unit provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of the knowledge and skills required to gather and analyse information about children’s learning, in order to inform practice. | CHCECE024 Design and Implement the Curriculum to Foster Children’s Learning and Development | Unit PurposeThe assessment tasks within this unit provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and evaluate the curriculum to foster children’s learning and development. | PART B2 Focus Child Study 2 An essential feature of...
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...Raising a Truly Bilingual Child Children who speak more than one language are common in many parts of the world. However, raising your child to become truly bilingual can be quite a task here in the west. The constant bombardment of monolingual pop culture is one of the reasons for this. After all, when your child’s favorite cartoon shows are in English - what else can you expect? The good news is that kids are hardwired to learn new kinds of communication and there are things you can do to facilitate an ideal bilingual learning environment for your child. We’ll introduce some proven methods here that are widely popular around the world. Method #1 - Start With the Small Things What do kids generally look for? What are they easily drawn to...
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...children receive a diagnosis when they’re young, but you may not notice unusual behavior or question if your child has Asperger’s Syndrome until your child becomes a teenager. Learn the signs of Asperger's and what steps you can take if your teen has the disorder. What is Asperger's? An autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Asperger's is also known as high functioning autism. It’s a developmental brain disorder that affects boys and girls in all demographics. Generally, kids with autism exhibit social, behavioral and communication challenges. Signs of Asperger's in Teens Asperger's may go unnoticed until your child reaches puberty. That’s when...
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...Asperger’s syndrome is generally thought to be at the milder end of the autistic spectrum disorders. There is no cure for Asperger's syndrome, but if your child has the condition treatment can help him or her learn how to interact more successfully in social situations. Children with Asperger's syndrome usually don't have delays in the development of language skills, but can develop delays in their motor skills. While children with Asperger's syndrome engage in conversation they may feel awkward and lack usual give and take, also showing signs of not wanting to form friendships. Despite all of this a child with Asperger’s syndrome can be quite active. Here are a few questions to help determine if your child may have Asperger’s syndrome: * Does your child engage in one-sided, long-winded conversations and not notice if the listener is listening or trying to change the subject? * Do they show an intense obsession with one or two specific subjects, such as baseball statistics, train schedules, or weather? * Have they appeared to not comprehend or be sensitive to others' feelings? * Having a hard time "reading" other people or understanding humor? * Do they speak in a voice that is monotonous, rigid or strangely fast? Children with Asperger's syndrome usually don't have delays in the development of language skills, but can develop delays in their motor skills. While children with Asperger's syndrome...
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...Developmental Disorders Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Diagnosis The first diagnosed case of ASD was in 1938 by American psychiatrist Leo Kanner. A diagnosis of ASD can be made accurately before the child is 3 years old but the diagnosis of ASD is not commonly confirmed until the child is somewhat older. The ages of diagnosis can range from 9 months to 14 years however the mean age of diagnosis is 13 months. On average each case of ASD is tested at 3 different diagnostic centers before confirmed. Early diagnosis of the disorder can diminish familial stress, speed up referral to special educational programs and influence family planning. In the brain The cause of ASD is still uncertain. ASD is a disorder of the cortex, which controls higher functions, sensation, muscle movements, and memory. What is known is that a child with ASD has a pervasive problem with how the brain is wired. The distribution of white matter, the nerve fibers that link diverse parts of the brain, is abnormal. An ASD child’s brain grows at a very rapid rate and is almost fully grown by the age of 10. Symptoms Signs include impairments in social interactions, communication and repetitive or restricted patterns of interest or behaviors. There are also different symptoms at different ages based on developmental milestones. Children between 0 and 36 months with ASD show lack of eye contact, seem to be deaf, lack of social smile, doesn’t like being touched or held, unusual sensory behavior,...
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...Effective communication in a health and a social care environment requires a lot of abilities that help you to achieve a good conversation with whoever you’re interacting with. It is important that you recognise and respond suitably to the type of situation you are in. Alternative communication: In health and social care we use a lot of different types of communication an individual needs to use in order to meet the needs of their service user, it is important that the people know these types of communication and know how to understand them because in health and social care settings there are different types of individuals who need particular things to support them. In this booklet I will explain the different types of communication and why we need them to communicate in a certain way. Spoken/oral We use spoken/oral language in order to get our purpose across to people; we tend to usually do this thorough face to face communication however this can also be done on the phone. It is done one to one, or in teams. we have a tendency to communicate orally in order to assist individuals understand better as a result of speaking to them you'll be able to realise how they're feeling simply by paying attention to their tone of voice, facial features or visual communication, it's effective to grasp this because it provides the person a much better understanding. Spoken language may be a quicker and easier way...
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...communication these prohibit you from talking/ or communicating with a person. In this report I will be discussing what the different barriers of communication are examples of them in the workplace and how they can be reduced. * Interrupting a person when talking: This is barrier of communication is for example within the work place if someone is doing a presentation and they are a talking to a group of people. Within that group if some of the colleagues are speaking whilst the person is presenting this would cause a distraction to the person who is talking. It could also make it harder for the people who actually want to listen. This would mean that the people listening would not get the important message that was being said to them in the presentation. If was something important for example like a new system is being out at work the employees then would not know this information. A way to reduce this is before speaking or doing presentation the person presenting makes sure that everyone is silent and warn the people they are presenting to that this is crucial information you are about to be told. Additionally they could stop every time a person talks over them so the person gets embarrassed which could stop them doing it again. * Stuttering or speech impairment; Having a stutter or speech impairment creates a barrier for communicating because the person who you are talking to may find it hard to understand what you saying if you continually stutter. For example...
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