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The aim of this chapter is to describe the concept of empathetic communication and its relevance in facilitating communication between people with communication disabilities and typical communicators. After a description of the concept of empathetic communication, we will discuss different examples of interactions to enhance understanding of manifestations of empathetic communication. These examples include an interaction between a caregiver and an adult with disabilities as well as a cross-cultural interaction between a therapist and a mother of a child with disabilities. Finally, some conclusive comments are made.
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Alant, E., Samuelson, B.L., Ogle, L. (2017). Empathetic Communication: Bridging Differences in a Global Context. In: Halder, S., Assaf, L. (eds) Inclusion, Disability and Culture. Inclusive Learning and Educational Equity, vol 3. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55224-8_11
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