1. Jason Boyce Communication Passport

2. Contents Page 3.How I communicate 4.My communication 5.Things I like to talk about 6.Not just words 7.Eating and drinking 8.Food and drink 9.My family 10.My friends 11.Special Moments & Events in My Life 12.My Past 13. Fun things 14. I can’t stand it 15.Physical information 16.Contact

3. How I Communicate Use the Telephone Write Use E-mail Talk Listen Use some signs Write

4. My Communication You can help me to communicate: Look at me while you are talking Ask to sit down with me if I’m sitting down Repeat things if I don’t hear first time Sign slowly with me Smile Tap my shoulder to get my attention especially if I’m wearing my helmet Please Do: Talk while you are eating Talk as you are walking away from me Stand over me if I’m sitting down Shout at me from another room Interrupt me while I’m using the telephone unless essential Please Don’t:

5. I like to talk about: Things I like to talk about Motorbikes Music My work My holidays and places I visit New ideas My family and friends

6. Not just words…. Blah blah blah Check out my facial expressions and body language….. ……..does this help you understand what I’m saying? Definitely happy I need to think about this. You need to give me a minute before I will reply “Do I think this is a good idea?” I doubt it…… Mr Angry, best keep away! Need coffee!!

7. Eating and Drinking Things I like: Things I don’t like: Coffee Guinness Apple juice Olives Vimto Pizza Chilli Sweets Bananas Aubergines

8. Food and Drink I must NOT eat Prawns Lobster Crab I am Highly allergic to all shellfish. Eating shellfish can kill me

9. My Family Francesca This is my wife Francesca. She likes to ride motorbikes. Joe This is my Dad, Joe. He is over 70 years old and still goes to work every day!! He also does lots of crazy things, like riding quad bikes. He is mad! Francesca is a Paramedic and her job can be very exciting.

10. My Friends Andy Newton Brian & Pete Most of my friends ride motorbikes

11. Our Wedding day Swimming with sharks Racing in MotoGP Special Moments and Events in My Life

12. My Past I used to live in Sawbridgeworth Insert Picture I was born in Truro, Cornwall Before that, I lived in London

13. Fun Things! Going new places & travelling. I have travelled to; Europe North America South America Africa Pacific Islands Trying new food Riding my motorbike I like

14. I can’t stand it! People using their mobile phone whilst driving!! So don’t say you haven’t been warned….

15. Physical Information Surfing Skiing Motocross Quad biking I injured my knee in a motor bike crash. I need to wear my knee brace when I do these things: Dancing

16. Contact This Communication Passport belongs to: Jason Boyce My passport was created with help from: My family and friends Date: 1 st September 2010 Based on a template and ideas from: Speech and Language Therapy Learning Disabilities Service Heath House, Grange Way, Colchester, Essex, C02 8GU Tel: 01206 747730 Address: Jason.boyce@essex.gov.uk