What is a communication book?

 A book/ chart/ board with pictures and sometimes text. They are used for people who have limited speech to get their message across. For example, if someone is asked where they want to go to, they are able to show a picture in their communication book of the park, or pub, or bowling alley etc.

What is the difference between a communication book and a communication passport?

Everyone’s communication book or passport is very individual, but in essence:

A communication book is for the user to get their message across.

A communication passport is a way of sharing information about the individual that has been put together by people that know them very well.

What is a communication passport ?

A communication passport is intended to give a brief snap shot about the service user their likes, dislikes, how they communicate and how best to communicate with them. It is different from a communication book, an in-depth person centred plan, an essential lifestyle plan or a life story. It can be a book, a video, key ring with pictures or a 'life' box which helps you to get to know a person and understand how best to communicate with them.

Why are communication passports useful?

Looking at a communication passport you can grasp the important things about a person and thier communication.

It does not include detailed personal information, so it can be taken around everywhere.