Communication

Communi-action

‘IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A STATEMENT WEAR PURPLE’-Baron Davis.

Following  on from “whatever works”-with perhaps  less rhetoric and a touch of the fun side…

Simply put, it  is said that colour can be an ‘element of visual language’- a form of non verbal communication and can be used to establish a “form” of identity.

 ( H-m-m how interesting!!!)

Angela appears to be drawn to the colour p u r p l e.  So I (mum) decided to experiment using the idea in the above statement.

RESULT……just love when something insignificant as a touch of colour deliberately concocted brings about comments, encounters, passing connectedness for Angela and her support person while out and about community-.

SO COLOUR REALLY CAN BE AN ELEMENT OR A FORM OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE

An element of language

Angie visiting Wollongong Botanical Gardens. 2022

Engage

“Non verbal communication is the most powerful form of communication.” My communication is diverse, non verbal, but vocal.  

My Mum says, “Choice of colour, clothing, hairstyles and other factors affecting appearance, also includes non verbal communication.”

Over the years, we basically use any and every means to help Angela makes sense of her environment plus give credence to all her attempts of vocalising, making sounds and expressing herself.

CODE

More than voice or even words, non verbal communication helps to create your image in others mind and even you can express your emotions and feelings in front of others.

SENSORY

The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.

CUES

Finding ways to develop shared attention into activities. This allows  Angela to participate in her life, rather than just comply.

ALLIES

A communication ally or advocate is important for people with a disability to find their voice and to be listened to in a way that reflects their own perspective.

CHATTERBOX

Not being able to speak is not the same as not having anything to say

WHATEVER WORKS

The basic building block of good communications is feeling that every human being is unique, connected and of value.