the words to be, “Watch out for the star,” miscommunication would occur. Successful communication involves the reception of the intended idea from the source person.9 Sounds and gestures convey an intended meaning that may or may not be correctly interpreted. If the message does not make sense to the listener or is interpreted to mean something unintended, a breakdown occurs in communication.10 Barriers to communication might include: noise which distorts or interrupts the message, ignorance about