Caring for Individuals with Additional Needs
Caring for People with Additional Needs: Unit 26 (pass criteria only)
Introduction
A brief introduction to the introductory pack including aims and objectives
Include a definition of additional needs
Explain why it is important for care practitioners to be aware of the different additional needs that people may have (150 words)
P1 –Outline reasons why individuals may experience additional needs - Produce a newsletter
What are additional needs – What is a physical disability and how does it have an impact on an individual to be classed as an additional need?
What is a sensory disability? Give examples
What is a cognitive disability? Give examples (200 words)
Define and describe the different types of disabilities, signs and symptoms, cause of the additional need and why they have an additional need – e.g. Down’s syndrome; cystic fibrosis, autistic spectrum, people with mental health problems, asthma, multiple sclerosis, paraplegia ( 1000 words)
For example
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & (ADD) are conditions which result in problem behaviour and poor attention span. Children find it hard to control their behaviour. They might be impulsive, restless and inattentive. Children can have problems learning and socialising. The causes of ADHD are not clear. Possible causes are thought to be brain injury, chemical imbalance in the brain, genetic links, environmental factors and a possible link to diet. Some of these children present more challenging behaviour than others and may require support when socialising and in the learning context. This may result in one-to-one support in class.
P2 – Describe models of disability –Booklet to include
Define the differences between disability; impairment
Explain the different models of disability - such as medical; social, charity and holistic or person centred model and give examples of that substantiate your understanding. Key questions to consider:
Is it a positive or negative
Introduction
A brief introduction to the introductory pack including aims and objectives
Include a definition of additional needs
Explain why it is important for care practitioners to be aware of the different additional needs that people may have (150 words)
P1 –Outline reasons why individuals may experience additional needs - Produce a newsletter
What are additional needs – What is a physical disability and how does it have an impact on an individual to be classed as an additional need?
What is a sensory disability? Give examples
What is a cognitive disability? Give examples (200 words)
Define and describe the different types of disabilities, signs and symptoms, cause of the additional need and why they have an additional need – e.g. Down’s syndrome; cystic fibrosis, autistic spectrum, people with mental health problems, asthma, multiple sclerosis, paraplegia ( 1000 words)
For example
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & (ADD) are conditions which result in problem behaviour and poor attention span. Children find it hard to control their behaviour. They might be impulsive, restless and inattentive. Children can have problems learning and socialising. The causes of ADHD are not clear. Possible causes are thought to be brain injury, chemical imbalance in the brain, genetic links, environmental factors and a possible link to diet. Some of these children present more challenging behaviour than others and may require support when socialising and in the learning context. This may result in one-to-one support in class.
P2 – Describe models of disability –Booklet to include
Define the differences between disability; impairment
Explain the different models of disability - such as medical; social, charity and holistic or person centred model and give examples of that substantiate your understanding. Key questions to consider:
Is it a positive or negative
Bibliography: Boys D and Michie V (2008) BTEC National Health & Social Care Book 2: Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes (in your college library pages 196-237 has unit 26 Caring for people with additional needs – be aware the legislation may vary)