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Next week: Communication

This article describes what is coming up in Week 2 of improving health assessments for people with an intellectual disability.
A man with an intellectual disability sitting on a bench talking on a mobile phone.
We’ve now reached the end of Week 1, and thanks for all your comments and input into the course.

Week 2 is all about communication. You will:

  • Learn about the challenges people with intellectual disabilities face with regards to communication skills.

  • Learn the do’s and don’ts for making a connection and building rapport.

  • Be guided through techniques for developing accessible health promotion to improve your communication with the person with an intellectual disability.

Join us in Week 2 to learn more about supporting people with an intellectual disability in health assessments.

Click the pink “Mark as Complete” circle and move to Week 2.

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Improving Health Assessments for People with an Intellectual Disability

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