Course 1: Communication development in a bodily-tactile perspective

How does bodily-tactile communication develop? This is an introduction to the Diamond Model, which forms the basis for this course package.

22. May 2026 10:57

Theme:

Alternative and augmentative communication, Combined visual and hearing impairments, Multiple disabilities

Practical information

Estimated time used: 10 minutes

Target Group:

Employee in educational-psychological service, Kindergarten employees, Parents/Guardians, School employees

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About the e-learning course

This eLearning course is an introduction to “Development in a bodily-tactile communication.” The introduction is the first part of a course package.

This course provides an introduction to the Diamond Model. It covers the four fundamental ways in which we humans relate to the world around us.

You will learn about their importance for enabling a person with congenital deafblindness to actively participate in their own communication development.

An introductory animation video provides an insight into how the lack of sight and hearing affects access to information and social participation. You will also get insight into why movement and touch are central to communicating with people with congenital deafblindness.

Learning objectives

Through this introduction to “Development in a bodily-tactile communication course,” you will gain:

An understanding of how communication development for people with congenital deafblindness can differ from that of people who use spoken or sign languages.