Like an interactive podcast, our Audio Learning Modules make it possible to learn while you travel to work, workout, do your dishes, or any other time you are on the go:
Learn more about all of our modules here.
Supporting and Understanding Communication
Communication is the most complex human skill. It is the way we understand the world, express ourselves as individuals, make choices, develop relationships, build trust and control our lives. Our module by renowned speech and language specialist, Sue Thurman, provides a comprehensive and straightforward introduction to the subject.
This module features presentations from a range of leading professionals and self-advocates, including Dave Hingsburger, Lynda Kahn, Kathie Snow, Jack Pearpoint, Simon Haywood, Brad Goldman, Steve Dymond, and Margaret Cushen.
On successful completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Define communication.
- Describe the personal, social, and physical barriers to communication and the potential impact of these barriers.
- Explain the importance of communication.
- Understand the different ways people can communicate, including without words and your role in using the different forms of communication.
- Describe in detail a wide variety of approaches that use alternative and augmentative communication.
- Define how you can use your role to support good communication.
Learn more about all of our modules here.
No Angel
https://youtu.be/gCCytySZrb4
Are you an angel? Watch this film by Dave Hingsbuger.