British Universities Film & Video Council

moving image and sound, knowledge and access

Communication Systems

Synopsis
Several systems for communicating with those who have hearing problems are discussed and examples of non-verbal communication illustrated. The languages described include British Sign Language and Makaton. Other methods identified are picture boards, symbols and word boards.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Multimedia; 59 slides. col.
Year of production
1980
Availability
Sale
Documentation
Booklet available summarising the main points.
Uses
Occupational therapists, speech therapists, physiotherapists.*
Subjects
Medical sciences
Keywords
communication skills; deafness; hearing-impaired persons; non-verbal communication; sign languages

Production Company

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library

Distributor

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes
Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy

Record Stats

This record has been viewed 476 times.