Principles of Communicating With Children

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Across
  1. 3. Medical term that a child may misinterpret as "You're In"
  2. 4. This age group prefers the use of diagrams, illustrations, books and videos when talking about medical procedures
  3. 5. School age children prefer stories in this person in eliciting information
  4. 8. Due to using fewer words, children rely on this form of communication
  5. 10. Privacy, correct medical terminology, and humor should be used when communicating with this age group
  6. 13. They know their child the best
  7. 14. Common word used when obtaining a BP or drawing their blood that may be misinterpreted as stealing
Down
  1. 1. Form of play used with toddlers to help start communication
  2. 2. Imaginative play with this age group can help open communication
  3. 6. This age group communicates primarily through the use of their senses
  4. 7. Best policy when communicating about an upcoming painful procedure
  5. 9. When communicating with toddlers and preschoolers, give them ________ to complete their thoughts due to a limited vocabulary
  6. 11. Position to be in when communicating with an child
  7. 12. Common word used when describing a procedure but a child may misinterpret it to mean they need to perform