Communication Able to Communication Unable to reliably communicate about needs is communicate their clearly, verbally or difficult to understand needs at any time non-verbally. Has or interpret or the and in any way, a good individual is even when all understanding of sometimes unable to practicable steps to their primary reliably assist them have language. May communicate, even been taken. The require translation when assisted. person has to have if English is not Carers or care most of their needs their first workers may be able anticipated language. to anticipate needs because of their through non-verbal inability to OR Needs signs due to communicate them. assistance to familiarity with the communicate individual. their needs. Special effort may be needed to ensure accurate interpretation of needs or additional support may be needed either visually, through touch or with hearing.
Communication Able to communicate clearly, verbally or non-verbally. Has a good understanding of their primary language. May require translation if English is not their first language. OR Needs assistance to communicate their needs. Special effort may be needed to ensure accurate interpretation of needs or additional support may be needed either visually, through touch or with hearing. Communication about needs is difficult to understand or interpret or the individual is sometimes unable to reliably communicate, even when assisted. Carers or care workers may be able to anticipate needs through non-verbal signs due to familiarity with the individual. Unable to reliably communicate their needs at any time and in any way, even when all practicable steps to assist them have been taken. The person has to have most of their needs anticipated because of their inability to communicate them.
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