Communicating with
children
DR/FATMA AL-THOUBAITY
Surgical Consultant &
Associate professor .KAUH.
Cognitive developmental level
The sensory motor stage (0-2
years).
Learning is centered around the child.
Little connection to outside.
 the pre-operational stage (2-7).
 The concrete operational stage (712).
 The formal operational stage (13adulthood).
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Strategies for communicating with
children
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Some of young children 3-7 years
can actively participate in health
communication.
Communicate at the cognitive level .
Ask open ended questions.
Use simple sentences.
Ask if he has a question.
Use verbal, non-verbal and written
communication.
Summary
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Educate children and their parents
about health.
Use patient centered communication.
Understand the cognitive level.
Investigate and listen to concerns ad
fears for both the child and parent.
Assess how they perceive the
medicine.
Ask if there is any questions.