7.2: What do you already know about interacting with someone who has difficulty with speaking or understanding?

Imagine one of your close friends, Mark, has had a brain injury. Since the brain injury, you have noticed that when you visit Mark to catch up with him, he:

• Struggles to express what he wants to say
• Finds it difficult to remember and talk about details of his life (e.g., what he did on the weekend)
• Takes a long time to respond to questions
• Has difficulty following the conversation
• Seems to get tired quickly and loses his focus on the conversation

You have another friend, Stephanie, who has been working overseas and has not seen Mark since his brain injury. Stephanie is back in town and planning to catch up with Mark next week.

Write a list of tips you would give Stephanie about having a conversation with Mark: