Description
The visual communication system that makes use of handshapes and mouth movements to differentiate between the phonemes of spoken language. It is used to help individuals with hearing or language difficulties to visually perceive the fundamental properties of a language.
Alternative labels
cued-speech
visual communication system using handshapes
system of manual cues to aid lipreader
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Cued speech is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Optional knowledge
Cued speech is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Speech and language therapist: Speech and language therapists focus on the aetiology, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in order to help them maintain, promote, improve, initiate, or recover the ability to communicate both verbally and nonverbally. They address the development of language, speech, vocal and hearing functions, and disorders and disabilities in the cranial, facial, and oral area.
References
- Cued speech – ESCO
