AHP 11 Support individuals with speech and language disorders to develop their communication skills

  • 1.1 Identify key legislation, national guidelines, policies, protocols and good practice related to supporting individuals with speech and language disorders to develop their communication skills
  • 1.2 Explain own responsibilities and accountability in relation to providing support to individuals with speech and language disorders to develop their communication skills
  • 2.1 Describe the range of developmental, progressive and acquired disorders that can impact on developing or developed communication across the lifespan
  • 3.1 Outline how speech sounds are produced
  • 3.2 Explain how common speech and language disorders can affect an individual’s ability to communicate and learn
  • 3.3 Explain the effect that developmental delay and acquired disorders can have upon an individual’s communication
  • 3.4 Explain the effects the following may have on communication and social interaction: • unusual patterns of interaction • psychological changes • stress and distress • familiar communication environments • employment • education • health
  • 3.5 Explain the stages in verbal comprehension
  • 3.6 Explain how situational understanding impacts on functional understanding
  • 3.7 Outline the role of the communication partner in making reasonable adjustments
  • 3.8 Explain the impact of social communication impairment
  • 4.1 Identify factors that affect attention span, memory and the ability to learn for different client groups accessing speech and language therapy
  • 4.2 Explain the nature and purpose of different therapeutic activities
  • 4.3 Explain how therapeutic activities can be adapted for use within the boundaries of a specified therapy programme
  • 4.4 Explain the meaning and uses of augmentative sign and symbol systems for communication disorders and social interaction

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