This video, with explanatory leaflet, has been designed specifically for care staff and others who have day-to-day contact with people who have severe communication disabilities - particularly those who use communication aids and other forms of augmented communication.

It has been designed to be used either on its own or as part of an induction programme for new and existing staff. It has been made at the request of people with severe communication difficulties, carers, therapists and managers who felt that a video with basic information and examples about communicating in
different situations would be useful. The video shows some of the difficulties that may be encountered and some suggestions for overcoming them. The materials for this video, including all the comments and role plays, have come from interviews with people with communication difficulties and their carers.

The issues discussed include:

Introducing a new member of staff
Positioning
Taking time
How signing and pictures can help communication
Using pre-stored messages
The importance of the surroundings
Talking with friends
Handling meetings

If you wish to order a copy of Talking to People with Severe Communication Difficulties then please
send a cheque for £19.98 (inclusive of VAT) made payable to University of Stirling to:-

AAC Research Unit,
Dept. of Psychology,
University of Stirling,
STIRLING, FK9 4LA,
Scotland.

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