This one day course is designed to give participants a greater understanding of deafness and communication with deaf and hard of hearing people. Key Points Awareness and understanding of what it is like to be deaf and how to recognise hearing loss. Causes of deafness, terminology and statistics. Different levels and types of deafness. Effective oral and written communication techniques.
Interactive role play to develop communication techniques.
Clear speech skills. The British Sign Language finger spelling alphabet. Hearing aids and assistive devices.