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How Social Background Affects Relationships And The Way People Communicate

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xplain how: Social background Professional background Cultural background Affect relationships and the way people communicate. Social- Some children grow up in socially disadvantaged areas, poor housing conditions, low income households and single parent families, this in turn may affect a child’s learning development and restrict communication, and how you approach a family whose child may be affected due to their social background circumstances should be aware of the manner in which you approach them. Listening in a non-judgemental way and understanding, not criticising can lead to effective communication. Professional- It is important to always show professionalism whilst in the workplace/setting, this includes communicating with other …show more content…

QUESTION 4 Explain the skills needed to communicate with: Children – The skills needed to communicate with children are both verbal and non-verbal, getting down to a child’s level and maintaining eye contact and asking appropriate questions, making the child feel secure and developing trust. A smile, a nod or a thumbs up will also show you are interested in what they are saying. Listening and not interrupting them when they are speaking is vital so they can express their points of view and develop confidence in themselves, making sure that if someone is talking to you to give them your full attention, even if that means finding a quiet suitable place with no distractions. Being supportive to the child’s needs can build respect and trust between the child and adult also giving feedback in a clear, constructive way, so the child can feel they can develop with confidence. Being able to adapt styles of communication to the needs of those who do not or cannot communicate verbally, sign language, Makaton or PECS (picture exchange communication system) are all different ways and skills used to communicate positively. Young people As with young children, the skills needed to communicate with young people are both verbal and nonverbal, always show interest and listen without interruptions, giving your full attention, maintain eye contact and show you are interested. Young people may lack confidence when speaking to adults, so make sure you are approachable and give them the

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