Description
Book SynopsisOne in seven people in the UK are said to be deaf or hard of hearing. Too often, clients are put off attending centres or have had bad experiences of services and communicating with care or teaching staff. Working through the sessions in this book will enable the reader to understand how to communicate effectively, how to treat individuals with respect and dignity in all types of settings, and how to encourage positive communication with people who have hearing difficulties. The author has used her own experience of deafness to convey the effects it can have on individuals and to give insight into how people with hearing difficulties like to communicate and be treated. Divided into twenty sessions for group training, individuals can also work through the book on their own. The information, exercises, and case studies in this book will provide the reader with the awareness and knowledge to communicate effectively with people who have hearing difficulties. Featuring many cartoon-style il
Trade Review"This training manual is simple to use...useful resource...informative and practical...is a reliable source of information." - BJOT "This welcome book raises awareness and knowledge...represents good value for money...is a useful addition to a resource library." - Speech & Language Therapy in Practice "It is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with people who have hearing difficulties...layout is designed for photocopied." - Working \with Older People "...can also be used by individuals, including friends and family of people with hearing difficulties." - Information Bulletin Age Concern "This book will help anyone to communicate more effectively with people who have a hearing problem." Nursing and Care Home Business "This comprehensive and attractively presented manual should enable a wide range of staff to facilitate group sessions." - Care and Health Magazine
Table of ContentsList of handouts, INTRODUCTION, The Sessions, Appendixes, Bibliography
