mental health and disability Academic Essay
DISABILITY SECTOR:
CHCDIS411A- COMMUNICATE USING AUGMENTIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
Project 1
Tom, aged 76, has recently become a day visitor at a community centre for people with disabilities due to a stroke. Tom’s stroke affected the left hemisphere of his brain. Some of the major functions of the left hemisphere include speech and control of the right side of the body. The stroke caused some paralysis of the right side of the body (right hemiplegia), problems with speech, and some short-term memory loss. Tom’s working career was spent as an English teacher, and he prefers interacting in active social groups as often as possible.
1?Who might staff work in collaboration with to identify Tom’s current communication abilities and needs? Provide at least four examples.
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Give an example of a tool that might be used to identify the level of Tom’s current communication ability.
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Give an example of a communication strategy/ device that might be used to meet Tom’s needs and level of communication. Keep in mind that Tom is very hard to understand when he speaks.
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Why is it important for staff to take into account Tom’s history and preferences when developing communication strategies?
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Explain how the principle of the participation model might be utilised as a communication strategy by staff when supporting Tom.
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Why is it important for staff to document communication strategies in Tom’s communication support plan or person-centred plan?
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How might staff organise Tom’s environment to optimise communication opportunities?
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How could staff use task analysis, prompting, fading and reinforcement with Tom when he uses his AAC device or other communication strategies?
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If Tom is becoming frustrated with the limited number of phrases included in his AAC device, how might staff respond to this difficulty within their own work role and responsibilities?
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Why might staff set up and maintain a recording system while supporting Tom?
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Identify some possible barriers that Tom might experience in the effective use of AAC strategies and devices, including cross cultural communication issues.
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How should staff maintain records kept regarding Tom’s communication strategies and progress?
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