D1 - Evaluate interpersonal and written communications techniques. Taking part in this unit has enabled me to use my verbal skills to exchange ideas with my fellow students. I am very self-conscious about my voice and will worry about whether or not I am speaking too loudly or saying inappropriate things to the other person. Being recently diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome has clarified to me the reason for the existence of these problems and I now worry a lot less about these things than I did before. On a professional level I am able to communicate technical details to people but when it comes time to socialise with my fellow students or co-workers I still find myself freezing up and moving into the background to avoid difficult situations. A lot of people would misinterpret this as shyness. During the course I had to make a verbal presentation to then class about how to set up a social media account. I …show more content…
found this very easy because I knew the subject well and was able to use a screen to present my ideas visually. My visual skills are quite well developed. I had always had strong interest in Art, and taught myself how to draw, make and edit small films and edit photographs. For my Computer Systems Unit I made a short video to show how to use a Microsoft application that I uploaded to YouTube.com. The video itself was short and basic, just two segments edited together between titles. The cinematography was very basic, I used a mobile phone, the format was portrait where it could have been landscape but I think that I edited the film well enough to show the viewer how to use the application demonstrated. My body language is very restrained due to my Asperger’s Syndrome. I used to exhibit the classic symptoms, for example shoe-gazing and avoiding eye contact when I was talking to people but I taught myself to hold a person’s gaze during conversation. I fidget a lot with my hands, something that I try to correct by sitting on my hands or putting them behind my back. Also, I don’t use my hands to their full potential whilst talking to people, to reinforce my ideas. This is a skill that I could teach myself by studying how public speakers and lecturers use their hands during public addresses. My written skills have improved a lot during the course. I apply the drafting method to my documents where I first, after reading up on the subject, write down my initial ideas as a freely as possible trying not to censor myself too much. Next I look over the words to see if they are making as much sense as I originally thought they were then restructuring them, changing phrases and using spell checkers and grammar checkers on them. I feel that I am improving with every essay that I am writing. I communicate better as an individual than as part of a group.
During group activities I let the discussions be led by the people who are more verbally skilled than me and move into the background. I feel extremely self-conscious when people use ‘banter’ in conversations as I cannot understand the difference between ‘banter’ and insults, again due to my Asperger’s Syndrome, so I get put off speaking very easily when people make fun of the problems I am having when trying to speak. I become flustered, I lose my words and lose track of the subject that is being discussed, and will become quiet and not answer rather than struggle to get my points across. People in general do not understand Asperger’s Syndrome very well, some think it is a mental retardation, others shyness and still others treat the sufferer as somebody who is just immature. I have only recently been diagnosed so I am not an expert in these matters, nor do I have any contact with people who are. I think my skills will develop as I learn how to be around people within a college
environment. Overall, my communication skills have developed quite well over the duration of the course and I feel that I am a more confident person as a result of it.
Ever since I was in middle school, people always told me that I’m quiet and shy. Having said that, I never felt comfortable communicating with people I didn't know that well. That also includes speaking or presenting in front of a class. According to my family and friends, I’m the complete opposite, because they claim that I’m talkative. Being shy and nervous did affect my schoolwork. I wouldn’t raise my hand in class that often, because I didn’t feel comfortable enough. When I was in 6th grade, my teacher would always call up students to share something they liked about a story they read. When the teacher called out my name, my heart started pounding, my hands were shaking and my mind went completely blank. I was so nervous to the point where I felt like I was going to pass out any moment. That’s when I asked the teacher if I could excuse myself to go to the bathroom. She didn’t mind that request so I tried to calm myself down by washing my face and breathing. After class, my teacher and I discussed my inability to present in front of a class. She was obliging, because she agreed to help me overcome being shy and to help boost my self-confidence. Shyness and nervousness also stopped me from participating in activities and obtaining opportunities. In 10th grade, my Chemistry teacher suggested a film festival, because she was aware that I loved filmmaking. At first, I considered the idea, because I’ve never done anything like it before. Having thought about it, I then realized that I was going to have my movie up on a full screen where
First, those who suffer from Asperger’s tend to lack the basic social skills required in everyday life, such as hugging, communicating, or expressing their feelings. For example, in “The Curious Incident” Christopher hits people who touch him in an unwelcome manner. So when his father became angry with him, and he latched onto Christopher’s arm: “I don’t like when people grab me. And I don’t like being surprised either. So I hit
...at comes naturally to most people: listening to others, looking them in the eye, and trying to understand another's point of view. Dr. Attwood believes, "Children with Asperger's Syndrome have the strong desire to have friends while recognizing their considerable difficulties with achieving and maintaining genuine friendships. Many experience ridicule, exclusion, teasing or bullying. Education programs can be used to assist them."
The very idea of spending time with people outside of school is exhausting and my heart begins to pound as I raise my hand to speak during class. Speaking in public, even if it’s just to answer a question in class, or carrying out tasks like ordering Chinese food can lead to tears or a sudden lack of ability to breathe. If I think I say something in a weird way or join a conversation I feel I should not have joined, I will remember the terror (because it is pure terror) that I felt in that moment basically
Children who suffer from ASD usually have the appearance of normal development and then become withdrawn and regress from social interaction (Melinda Smith, 2013). The impaired social interaction of the disorder affects communication both verbally and non- verbally (Melinda Smith, 2013). Their communication with others and the world around them is also affected, as well as their thinking and behavior (Melinda Smith, 2013).
The start of a new school year as a freshmen in high school away from my hometown. Everyone is anxious for this new and fresh start meeting new people and friends. I’m on my way to school very nervous and worried that they might laugh at me. As soon as I enter the class late, everyone stops and stares at me; I walk down the aisle to the nearest empty seat. I sat down quietly throughout my classes in fear that they might notice I’m a, “funny talker,” or that they laugh at me. Everyone avoided talking to me, seat next to me, or even do projects with me. I don’t have a contagious disease; I’m like every other ordinary girl in school. I work hard for my grades, I join organizations, I have no disability, I have control of my body, but I can’t control my stuttering. I’ve had this speech disorder since I was younger. I always had trouble making friends because I stress out and get anxiety trying
...s is a helpful tip because in order to get things done you have to know how to do things. All Rule and regulations have to be followed because life comes with a pattern. The key to life is being appropriate. You must strive for the best. I will say this again, life is what you make it out to be. You have to have an understanding of the meaning of life. How you comprehend with life skills are based on many thoughts and ideas. What brings us closer to a better understanding of life as a concept that we have to follow is the fundamental of how we associate with things. As we live our everyday life socially, many different sources are being used. I think that I have shared some good advices with you pertaining to maintaining a healthy relationship. Once again congratulations to the both of you on your recent engagement. Wish you the best of luck.
Communication is something we all humans use. Communication “is the sharing of information between individuals by using speech”. People have ways of communicating some have their weaknesses in conversations and others have their strengths. When I communicate with others I feel that some things I say I do not verbalize right. I have two strengths and three weaknesses in my communicating. My three weakens in my communication are, check nonverbal feedback, to make people wrong and recognize that people understand information in different ways and my two strengths in my communication are being flexible, and take responsibility for the communication.
For the aforementioned reasons, there is no doubt that fears and shy had been controlled myself throughout the years. According to The People’s Almanac presents The Book of Lists by David Wallechinsky, Irving and Amy Wallace, one of the topic was titled “The 14 Worst Human Fears”, and the fear of speaking in public is the first fear of all fears (Richard I. Garber, 2009). This make me realized that it is perfectly normal to feel anxiety and fears to speak. Everyone, even an experienced speakers has some anxiety when speaking in front of a group of people. As for my experience and situation, I should have just fight the fears in me to throw my voice out asking questions in class otherwise I would might left behind a bit and need to struggle up for the subjects more than everyone does. Asking questions does not make you any stupid, it’s the source of
According to article entitled “ Marriage Quality” published by Comstock and Sterzizweick in 1990 states that “it is not absence or presence of problem which determines the marriage quality but it is how successful to handle conflicts, that determine marital relationship quality.
Their shyness inhibits them to psychologically embrace others. “shyness can control people and make them ineffective in classroom, social, and business situations” urges Carducci. The insecurity of those that are unsure on how they convey themselves to others lack confidence. What do you tell you instructor when 10 percent of your final grade is class participation or part of your job requirement is giving presentations? The capability of communicating one on one or speaking in front of a group can be difficult to coy individuals.
Interpersonal communication is one of the significant skills while communicating with other individuals. It normally covers an extensive area and includes both verbal and non-verbal communication. Body language and facial expression may affect the accurateness of the message transmission directly. Interpersonal communication skills normally ensure that the message is sent and received correctly without any alteration thus improving the communication efficiency. Learning diverse aspects of interpersonal communication has greatly aided me in better understanding of what it consists. I am capable of applying the knowledge gained from this course to my personal experiences. This paper reflects on my personal experience in learning interpersonal communication.
Communication in the workplace is very important for employees and companies and through this the company is effective and achieve its objectives. This reduces miscommunication and poor communication. Thus increasing the spirit of cooperation and commitment. Thus increasing the productivity of the organization. When the manager talks with the staff feel the value and understanding this leads to an increase in job satisfaction. Of course when you find people who have team spirit and collaborators, this helps the manager and employees feel that they have one goal to achieve.
One of the most important skills that I have gained is how to communicate with people by adapting my speech to the circumstances I am in. Personally, this has made me more confident whilst speaking to strangers and even with people I know. During the course of this module, I have learnt a lot about myself, in terms of how I communicated with the people around me. Before taking this module, I didn’t realise that I changed my speech depending on the situation that I was in. When I would meet someone new or if I would speak to someone important, I would talk in a more professional manner. This module also taught me that I, like
As a young child I was a non social person, and did not like to participate in anything. I liked to be an individual person, and do things on my own. I was shy and not outgoing like all my other friends were. When I enter a situation for the first time, I have a hard time speaking up until I feel comfortable. As being as shy as I was, my school work was affected a lot because I would not raise my hand to ask questions if I did not understand something, or go to the teacher for help. It was hard to transition from that stage to being more outgoing and talk more with my peers. It was difficult to communicate with others becuase of this as well, i was not able to be the perosn that i really am.