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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Communication instruction for people with disabilitie

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Communication instruction involves teaching sign language or communication methods that support and substitute speech and providing guidance on using communication aids.

The aim of communication instruction is to support communication and interaction by various means in daily environments.

Communication instruction does not replace speech therapy or guidance provided by a speech therapist. N ...

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To whom and on what terms

Communication instruction is arranged for the following people:

- families who have a child with an intellectual disability who has challenges with communication

- families with children with hearing impairment and

- adults who have developed a speech or hearing impairment as a result of an illness or accident.

Communication instruction does not replace speech therapy or guidance provided by a speech therapist. Nor does it replace the assessment of communication aids included in medical rehabilitation.

The service is provided by

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Responsible for the service

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 2/4/2024