Alternative forms of communication

Alternative forms of communication

1. Braille is used to help people with vision impairment to understand reading and helps them know what is happening

2. Text messaging is good for people with hearing impairment because you are able to communicate and they are able to read the message and also they are able to send messages back

3. Sign language is used to help people who are fully deaf in both ears to help them understand conversation and is an effective way of communicating

4. Bliss symbols is used to help people with severe speech problems so it is an easy way of communicating for them without using speech

5. Makaton is used with picture cards and actions which helps people with learning difficulties and helps them understand words and other concepts

6. Technological aids helps people who have hearing impairments which then helps them to hear speech as well as other sounds and is life changing for some

7. Use of pictures that can aid communication also help with speech because they are able to show things on pictures rather than speaking