Communication Awareness – supporting people with learning disabilities

Part of: Adults with learning disabilities – working together

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Half day course for anyone living or working in Haringey.
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You will learn:

  • Why a person with a learning disability may have communication difficulties.
  • What you can do to help make communication better.
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Benefits to you:

  • Become aware of a variety of different means of communication.
  • Be able to use these in your day to day life.
  • Improve communication with the person you support.
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Benefits to the person you support:

  • More skills in standing up for their rights, in being independent, in making choices, in being included.
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Telephone 020 8489 1384
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Email hldp@haringey.gov.uk