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Person—communication method, code N{.N}

Definition

The method of communication most effectively used by the person, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—communication method, code N{.N}

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Communication method code N{.N} ".
Data Type Number
Format N{.N}
Maximum character length 2
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 3.5 Braille
Spoken language
1.1 English
1.2 Other spoken language
Sign language
2.1 Keyword signing (e.g. Makaton)
2.2 Auslan or similar
2.3 Finger spelling
Other effective non-spoken
3.1 Written language only—English
3.2 Written language only—Other
3.3 Computer assisted
3.4 Symbols and pictures
3.6 Facilitated communication (with facilitator)
3.8 Other effective non-communication
4 Limited communication
5 No effective communication
Supplementary Values 7 Child aged under 5 years (not applicable)
9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Context:
Method of communication is an important indicator of potential barriers to social inclusion, particularly in conjunction with data on country of birth and interpreter services required.

Origin:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2002. Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set collection: data guide—data items and definitions 2002–03.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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As a denominator in an Indicator 0
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