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Guidelines for enabling communication
This article describes some of the guidelines for enabling communication with a person with an intellectual disability.
© Trinity College Dublin
Effective communication is key to building relationships with a person with an intellectual disability. It is essential in maintaining positive encounters.
Take some time to review these guidelines for enabling good communication with a person with an intellectual disability.
Thinking about these guidelines
- Which guideline do you think is the most important for ensuring a successful health assessment with a person with an intellectual disability?
- Which do you think is the most difficult? Why?
- Do you have any guidelines you would include based on your experience?
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Improving Health Assessments for People with an Intellectual Disability
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