Communication strengths and difficulties

Chapter three: Introductory level

Young people discussing their own communication strengths and difficulties.

Instructions

Watch the video clip below. Several young people talk about their communication, and their own speech, language and communication needs. The young people have responded to questions from the interviewer such as ‘what’s your communication like’ or ‘do you always understand what your tutors say to you?’.

Task

As you watch the video clip, you may wish to consider the following questions:

  • What are your initial thoughts as you watch this video?

  • How do the young people perceive their own speech, language and communication?

Supporting materials to help with your answers