Articles tagged with "Communication"

Although we all know what the Autism Spectrum Disorder is, it is still very difficult to deal with these cases both for families and, within school contexts, for teachers or educators. Here I expose some of the main characteristics that children suffering from this disorder present, and I hope it serves to bring a little closer what autism means both for those who suffer from it and for those who live with it.

Are you a volunteer or an exchange program fellow who currently lives abroad and tries to integrate into local realities? Or you came abroad for a new work opportunity and will start soon? And now, I suppose, you, as a foreigner, face with some challenges, as language barrier as well? As I am on this topic as well while having volunteering service abroad, it will be useful to read some tips which I have collected below.

Is it up to date to speak less and listen less in this digital era? Is it possible and useful especially for the young generation when we send hundreds of messages and receive the same amount? I came upon one article which states that it is healthy to be silent for at least several days to hear inner voice and understand where to move on. As an experiment I tried to speak less and to listen more, and it was an interesting experience. You can also try something like that and see the outcomes.

How do you feel when you are in conflict? Can you always find the right words to reach out to the other person? Let's try to figure out what nonviolent communication is and how to find a common language even with those with whom it is difficult to find a common language.

We’ve all experienced difficulties when communicating with others. That can be especially a problem while volunteering or working in a foreign country where you maybe don’t speak their language perfectly and therefore it can be a challenge knowing how to best express your thoughts and opinions without being misunderstood, ignored, create a negative atmosphere or a verbal fight. We are going to explain 4 communication styles that people mostly use in their daily life. These are: aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive and assertive communication style and tell which one is the best to use in your daily life.

non-verbal communication