Rain Man Movie Assignment

Movie Assignment- Rain Man

Part A:

1. Yes I would absolutely feel comfortable communicating with someone who is developmentally disabled. I have personal experience communicating with someone who has autism. Through my experience I have learned when communicating with someone with autism you should be sure to speak clearly and in a normal tone of voice. Never force direct eye contact as this may make them uncomfortable and make sure to keep proper distancing when communicating as this may make them feel threatened for their personal safety.

2. As a sender I would become an effective communicator with a person who is developmentally disabled by trying to find out as much information as possible about them and what their personal preferences, dislikes and routines are “know your audience”. This will allow me to better understand the appropriate level of language when communicating. To actively listen being patient and understanding without rushing a response when communicating and be persistent to understand by minimizing all distractions when communicating.

Part B:

1. Five ways Charlie tries to communicate nonverbally with Rain Man are;

Body Gestures – In the movie Charlie uses many body gestures such as hand clapping, finger snapping, and finger pointing as a way to communicate with Rain Man.

Scene – Beginning of the movie at “WALLBROOK” Charlie hand signals Raymond by pointing at him to signal him to stay there while he talks with Susanna. Raymond starts to walk in the other direction interpreting the hand gesture as he should leave. So Charlie hand signals him again by raising and lifting his hand to signal Raymond to stay still.

Voice Volume – In the movie Charlie uses voice volume to express his frustration with Raymond.

Scene – On the highway Raymond gets nervous with all the commotion with the police and gets out of the car. Charlie gets out of the car also and starts to raise his voice loudly