Course 5: A voice of one’s own
Learn about how one’s own bodily-tactile voice is expressed, how it develops and what your role is as communication partner.
About the e-learning course
This e-learning course explores the bodily-tactile language of people with congenital deafblindness and how they develop a voice of their own. We will look at strategies for communicating in a bodily-tactile manner and provide examples of some types of gestures.
Learning objectives
Through this course, you will gain:
- An understanding of how a deafblind person develops a voice of their own through body language.
- Knowledge of strategies for communicating in a bodily-tactile manner.
- Knowledge of some types of gestures.
Remaining courses in the course package
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.
Course 2: Social play and interactivity
In this e-learning course, you will learn about the importance of social play and interactivity for communication development for people …
Course 3: Regulation of proximity and distance
Learn what regulating physical and emotional proximity and distance means for the communication development of a person with congenital …
Course 4: Exploration
Learn about the importance of exploration for communication development in a bodily-tactile perspective.
Course 6: Video analysis
Learn how video analysis can help strengthen interaction processes and increase participation in social interaction for people with …
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