LibGuides: Allied Health Professionals: Communication

Communicating pain in learning disability

23/11/21

Ann Poll, Practice Development Nurse for Learning Disability

Presentation Includes; What is a learning disability? Raising awareness of pain management in people with a learning disability Raising awareness of your responsibilities in caring for someone with a learning disability Developing skills in supporting someone with a learning disability

1/12/21

Alison Rimmer, SLT Technical Officer

Presentation Includes; What is AAC? Low tech AAC e.g pen/paper, alphabet chart, High tech AAC e.g ipads, eyegaze, Easier access to devices, Supporting strategies and top tips for communication, Useful links to further information.
Further reading

1/12/21

Justine Green, Speech and Language Therapist

Presentation Strategies when facing difficult conversations regarding poor prognosis including; Who? Where and when? How? Words matter
Further reading

16/12/21

Clare Jackson, Specialist Neuro-Physiotherapist and Emma Royal, Specialist Neuro-Occupational Therapist, CNRS

Presentation Includes; interaction of emotional well-being and physical health in rehabilitation recognising barriers to assessment and intervention an introduction to motivational interviewing strategies to support clinicians in their work with clients
Further reading