Andrew's Cards is a conversational card game for people with a learning disability. The aim is to enable individuals to get to know new friends or new supporters in a relaxed and fun way by talking about likes, dislikes and everyday activities. This is intended to support a change such as moving to a shared home or care home with new housemates or residents, getting to know a new personal assistant or support worker, or any change that involves meeting new people. Family and support/care home staff are encouraged play too. Andrew's Cards can be ordered using the link to the right of this page..
Andrew's Cards was co-designed by Expert Advisors: Andrew Doyle, Louise Boustead, Lynn Doyle, Jenna Wardrop, Justin Chan and Neil Price. This builds on findings from the Stand by Me project funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust evidencing ways in which a change or transition can be better supported. |
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Conversations with supportClosed questions, such as offering a choice, can be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or a single word answer. Open questions, whilst intended to be easy to answer, allow the respondent to decide how much information to share. Not everyone will find the questions easy to understand and prompts may be helpful. This may include images, photographs, symbols or signs. Words used in some of the questions may need adapted for ease of understanding, for example what someone likes to eat on their birthday is more specific than how they like to celebrate. Go with the flow if the conversation goes off topic and enjoy the conversation!
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Conversations with cautionSome of the questions in the game involve reminiscence. Whilst this is intended to be enjoyable and most people naturally remember happy memories, you should be aware that some memories may be sad or difficult to move on from. Similarly, some people may be reluctant to join if they are worried that they will not be able to remember. This may be apparent through body language or tone of voice rather than what someone says. Giving reassurance is important and working at the pace of each individual. it is possible to be part of the game and not answer any of the questions, the pass card can be used as often as you wish.
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