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Adaptive interaction
 — a new approach to communication
Author(s)Maggie Ellis, Arlene Astell
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 19, no 3, May/June 2011
PublisherHawker Publications, May/June 2011
Pagespp 24-26
Sourcewww.careinfo.org
KeywordsDementia ; Communication skills ; Social interaction ; Care home staff ; In-service training.
AnnotationAdaptive interaction (AI) is a non-verbal technique for interacting with those with advanced dementia, using communication behaviours such as sounds and gestures that are familiar to them. The authors describe the development of AI, and how they have taught the approach to some care home staff. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-130322263 A
ClassmarkEA: UO: TMA: QRM: QWD

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