Library: Disability: Communication

Developmental problems of childhood and adolescence : prevention, treatment, and training

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Communication skills handbook

Communication and interpersonal skills in nursing

The intensive interaction handbook

Augmentative and alternative communication

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Australian Sign Language (Auslan) (ebook)

Websites

A-Z of Disability Etiquette : Independence Australia
This poster has been developed by Independence Australia to offer you some basic etiquette tips. As everyone is different, it's only a general guide.
Communicate and consult with people with a disability : Department of Health and Human Services
"Communication is one of the most basic needs and rights of all people. People with a disability should have as much input into the planning and development of services and activities as other community members."
Inclusive Communication - General Good Practice : Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET)
Inclusive communication recognises that people communicate differently and encourages the use of a variety of techniques.
The Language of Disability : ACE Disability Network
A list of acceptable alternative terms or phrases for ones that should not be used

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Inspiration porn and the objectification of disability

Stella Young is a comedian, disability advocate and Editor of ABC's Ramp Up website, the online space for news, discussion and opinion about disability in Australia.

Intensive Interaction

In the below video Dave Hewett is interviewed by Emily Eseyler on the basics of Intensive Interaction. In this video he describes the Intensive interaction approach and its aims.

Bendigo TAFE acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of the Dja Dja Wurrung and the Yorta Yorta People. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

Kangan Institute acknowledges their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. The institute respects traditional custodians, Elders and their cultural heritage.

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