Techniques for interviewing people with communication disabilities or differences.

Knowledgeable use of effective interviewer strategies, including supported communication and strategic use of wait time and conversational techniques with verification, can lead to more effective interviews (Wilson & Kim, 2019; Teachman & Gibson, 2018). Visual tools are also growing in use and can have a number of different purposes within an interview (Glegg, 2019). For example, pictographic supports, visual rating scales, and other tools can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful interview with individuals with communication disabilities or differences. In this hands on workshop, we will demonstrate and give you a chance to practice communication supports and strategies that can improve the results of interviews conducted with those who have communication disabilities or differences.