Unit 31: Support individuals with sensory loss with communication

1. Understand language development

• 1.1 Explain the difference between language and communication
• 1.2 Analyse the relationship between culture and language
• 1.3 Explain how an understanding of language and communication informs practice

2. Understand factors that affect the language and communication of an individual with sensory loss

• 2.1 Compare and contrast the impact of congenital and acquired sensory loss on • communication • language
• 2.2 Explain the potential impacts of a deteriorating condition on an individual’s communication

3. Understand the complexities of specialist communication systems

• 3.1 Identify when specialist communication systems may be used
• 3.2 Evaluate the strengths and weakness of specialist communication systems

4. Be able to support the individual with communication

• 4.1 Evaluate the suitability of a range of communication methods to meet the needs of the individual
• 4.2 Demonstrate a range of suitable communication methods to the individual and/or others
• 4.3 Adapt communication methods according to need and context

5. Be able to support others to make use of specialist communication

• 5.1 Advise others about specialist communication
• 5.2 Support others to make use of specialist communication with the individual

6. Review communication work

• 6.1 Review how communication support to individuals meets identified needs in relation to • Own work • Agreed ways of working • Work with others