Challenging Communication - Using Informal and Non-Symbolic Systems with Pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Disability

Authors

  • Gemma Clerkin

Keywords:

Challenging, Communication, Informal, Non-Symbolic, Systtems, SLD, PLD, Learning Difficulties, Learning Disabilities, Communication System, Interaction, Intervention, Client-directed, Programmes, Environmental-centred, Methods, Approaches, Challenging Behaviour, Teacher, Team Worker, Conventional

Abstract

Conventional communication systems may not be appropriate in interacting with pupils with severe/profound learning disabilities. It is necessary to change our traditional views of intervention from client-directed programmes to environmental-centred programmes which incorporate informal methods and approaches to communication. In this context, a challenging behaviour, to the teacher or team worker, can be a challenging communication. 

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Published

1993-11-11

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Clerkin, G. (1993). Challenging Communication - Using Informal and Non-Symbolic Systems with Pupils with Severe and Profound Learning Disability. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 7(1), 24–30. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/424

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (1993)

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