Multi-sensory impaired children in hospital - Sense
Multi-sensory impaired children in hospital - Sense
Multi-sensory impaired children in hospital - Sense
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BSL signs (expect some regional variations)<strong>hospital</strong> medic<strong>in</strong>e tabletsUs<strong>in</strong>g a Personal PassportThis is a practical and child-centredapproach to pass<strong>in</strong>g on key<strong>in</strong>formation. It gathers togethercomplex <strong>in</strong>formation, distill<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>in</strong>toa clear, positive and accessibleformat. It belongs to the child andstays with the child! A passport isparticularly useful <strong>in</strong> situations, like<strong>hospital</strong> stays, where <strong>in</strong>formationneeds to be shared with a widerange of staff from differentdiscipl<strong>in</strong>es. It’s a short cut but itmeans that relevant <strong>in</strong>formation isavailable for everyone at any time.Us<strong>in</strong>g it helps staff to get to knowthe child quickly, to startcommunicat<strong>in</strong>g and to facilitate thechild’s comfort and participation <strong>in</strong>their visit.Families may well createtheir own symbol cardscupwaffleappledoctornursebananaaccidentd<strong>in</strong>nerhungrytoydr<strong>in</strong>ksickThe Passport conta<strong>in</strong>s:“All About Me”my friends and familylikes and dislikesposition<strong>in</strong>g, sitt<strong>in</strong>g and mov<strong>in</strong>gcommunicationeat<strong>in</strong>g, dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g, bath<strong>in</strong>g, dress<strong>in</strong>gand go<strong>in</strong>g to sleephealth <strong>in</strong>formation.14 22 Sign graphics from Let’s Sign and Write copyright Cath Smith Symbols 2006 pub Widgit Software11
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