Mental/Learning Disabilities

I watched a video on how one organisation was able to improve the lives of so many children and young adults using a variety of different communication methods. The video I watched was If you listen, you will hear us and was published by the Leicestishire Partnership NHS trust.

Summary of the video:

• Those with profound mental/learning disabilities find it difficult to communicate
• All communication preferences are documented in a communication passport
• These help other to understand the person and how they express their choices and needs best
• Animals can help with communication
• Sensory stroytelling is the use of touch, sight and sound to help care workers understand a childs way of communication.
• Music can lead to a microexpression showing a change of mood
• Aroma therapy can be a gateway for interaction
• Some forms of communication can be hard to understand
• There has been a new legislation published