APD is not the only part of the process that you can't control through your own efforts.
APD is just vulnerable to audio information.
For example, I can easily forget verbal instructions, but I have no problem with written information such as emails.
Therefore, if there is a better understanding of APD in the workplace and the environment is conducive, they will perform well at work.
Share important things with written information.
Talk in a quiet place as much as possible.
Use sound-absorbing materials to reduce echoes.
This will make it easier for people with APD to hear.
Let's take a look at how to communicate effectively with people with APD.
By the way, there are other ways to improve APD besides training.
Please refer to "If you realize you have APD, train to listen and create an environment".
What is an environment in which people with APD can easily understand what is being said?
For people with APD, noisy surroundings can interfere with listening comprehension.
In addition, it is important to provide written information to APD patients in addition to audio information to help them understand better.
The following are some examples of workplace environments that can be created for people with APD.
- Provide a quiet environment for work as much as possible.
- Minimize phone calls and other duties as much as possible
- Give important instructions not only verbally but also as written information such as emails and memos.
- Give minutes of meetings
- Repeat what is important
- Create a room that is less likely to reverberate
All of these are helpful to people other than those with APD.
A work environment that is considerate to people with APD is also comfortable and easy for non-APD people to work in.
How to communicate well
In addition to the environment, people who talk to each other can understand each other much better if they are a little more careful about the way they speak.
- Talk about important things in a one-on-one setting.
- Speak slowly and clearly (not loudly)
- Expressions should be expressive.
- Don't talk in a rambling manner.
- Replace words you don't understand with something else
- The combination of speech and environment will make it easier for all people to hear, not just those with APD, so I encourage you to put it into practice.
By the way, regarding the way of speaking, it is easier for the elderly and people with hearing loss to hear.
Loud voice does not = easy to hear, so please be very careful.
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