Communicate

Communicating on the job comes in various forms. It may be direct or indirect, such as email or social media. Communicating often occurs with supervisors, team members, staff, and the public. Communication can also be nonverbal and include body language, hand gestures, and eye contact.

• Employees with learning disabilities may have difficulty communicating with co-workers or supervisors. For employees with learning disabilities, poor communication may be the result of underdeveloped social skills, lack of experience/exposure in the workforce, shyness, intimidation, behavior disorders, or low self-esteem.
• For individuals with intellectual disabilities, JAN's Effective Accommodation Practices (EAP) Series: Communication Tips for Working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities is a good resource for strategies for communicating with individuals who process information more slowly.