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Learning to communicate with children with disabilities.

Gemma Sellars1

  • 1St Bartholomew's School of Nursing, City University, London.

Paediatric Nursing
|November 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Reflecting on positive experiences in special education settings helps student nurses identify strengths and good practices. This approach enhances confidence and understanding of interprofessional roles in supporting children with special needs.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Special Education
  • Healthcare Communication

Background:

  • Student nurses require practical experience in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Special schools offer unique opportunities for learning about special educational needs (SEN).
  • Reflection is a key component of nursing education for professional development.

Observation:

  • A student nurse's positive experience in a special school placement.
  • An incident involving a child mastering new communication skills.
  • Observation of the roles of special educational needs teachers and speech and language therapists.

Findings:

  • Positive reflection enhances recognition of good practice and personal strengths in student nurses.
  • The experience improved understanding of early professional intervention's impact on children with communication difficulties.
  • Makaton (Makaton Vocabulary Programme) and picture aids are beneficial for children with communication challenges.
  • Placement increased student nurse confidence in interacting with children with special needs and speech difficulties.

Implications:

  • Nurses benefit from learning basic Makaton to improve communication with patients with special needs.
  • Reflection on positive incidents is as valuable as reflecting on negative ones for identifying strengths and weaknesses.
  • Enhanced interprofessional collaboration in special education settings improves patient outcomes.

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