CDIS 201 Module 2 Chapter 1 Notes (lecture and textbook)

Forms of expression

personalized movements, gestures, objects, vocalizations, verbalizations, signs, pictures, symbols, printed words, and output from augmentative and alternative (AAC: examples: eye device, ) devices.

Social communication

changing language for the listener or situation (ex. baby vs adult) and following rules for conversations and storytelling (ex. taking turns when talk)

Social rules are highly influenced by

Culture

Self-Perception: the 4 agreements

1. be impeccable with your word (integrity)

2. don’t take anything personally

3. don’t make assumptions

4. always do your best

Communication as a process

to make common/to share, using messages to generate meaning, process-activity, exchange, or set of behaviors

Components of communication

people (source/receiver), message (verbal/nonverbal), channel (oral, written, text), feedback (receiver’s response), code (symbols to create meaning), encoding (translating into code), deocding (assigning meaning to code), noise (any interference), and situation (location)