Communication challenges: Needing extra time

The video on the UK National Autistic Society’s “Too Much Information” campaign powerfully illustrates how communication can become overwhelming for individuals, particularly those who are neurodiverse, when under stress or in distracting environments. This video emphasizes the concept of language and sensory overload,  showing that while people may generally have the ability to listen and understand, external stressors and distractions can make this process significantly more challenging. By watching this video, viewers gain a deeper understanding of how certain contexts can impede communication, highlighting the importance of creating supportive environments to alleviate these barriers.

The dynamic video helps us be mindful of these challenges and adopt strategies to reduce sensory and language loads to improve participation. Please view this and think about the contexts our rangatahi, court participants and people with speech language and communication challenges need to engage in.  How many questions can you answer?  What would have helped you?

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