TY - BOOK AU - Collins,Suzan TI - Effective communication: a workbook for social care workers T2 - Knowledge and Skills for Social Care Workers SN - 9786612297373 AV - HV41 .C6554 2009 U1 - 362.4 PY - 2009/// CY - London PB - Jessica Kingsley KW - Communication in services for people with disabilities KW - Confidential communications KW - Interpersonal communication KW - People with disabilities KW - Care KW - Means of communication N1 - Description based upon print version of record; Includes bibliographical references; FRONT COVER; Effective Communication: A Workbook for Social Care Workers; Acknowledgement; Contents; Introduction; Why We Need to be Able to Communicate; Communication within your Team, Families and Outside Agencies; Capacity to Make a Decision; Communicating with an Individual; Communication Profile or Communication Passport; Problems in Communication; The Different Ways We Communicate; Providing Opportunities to Communicate; Communication Cycle; Listening Skills; Factors Affecting Communication; Visual Reminders; Stimulation; Feelings, Emotions and Relationships; Objects of Reference; Using PhotographsAlternative Ways of Communicating; Making Choices; Personal Space; Body Language; Supporting Various Kinds of Service Users; Sensitive and Complex Issues; Human Growth and Development; Recording and Reporting; Confidentiality Within; Data Protection Act 1998; Access of Health Records Act 1990; Self-Assessment Tool; Certificate; Knowledge Specification Chart; Legislation andUseful Websites; References; BACK COVER; https://www.perlego.com/book/951637 N2 - Supporting people with a variety of difficulties including hearing loss, impaired speech, visual impairment, dementia and learning disabilities requires a range of communication skills. This book will provide workers with the ability to enable adults with limited or no verbal communication skills to make decisions, and to express themselves UR - https://www.perlego.com/book/951637 ER -