Unit 030
Outcome 1:
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1.1. Describe the social, economic and cultural factors that will impact on the lives of children
Look at the factors below how will could they affect a child’s life; * Education; poor education could effect future goals and aspirations * Disability; unable to access certain services or activities * Poverty; poor health and hygiene, lack of activities and experiences being accessed * Housing; poor health, unable to develop fully. * Offending behaviour; convictions, effecting social ties and job opportunities * Health status; effect social ties, education, job opportunities * Personal choice; effect social ties, education, job opportunities, crime * Family expectations;
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By allowing them to be a part of their care planning they can see the support required and the impact of their own decisions on their goals.
Outcome 3:
3.1. Explain the potential impact of disability on the outcomes and life chances of children
Describe the possible impact of a disability on a child’s life; * Education; can affect their education potential, unable to meet * Poverty; unable to work due to disabilities * Social inclusion; unable to make friends, bullied * Positive relationships; unable to build and maintain them * Work prospects; social exclusion, inappropriate social behaviours, poor education, lack of experience and training
Disability can impact on many areas of a child’s life and it is essential that we plan and support the child in all these areas so they can achieve realistic goals for thir age and abilities. 3.2. Explain the importance of positive attitudes towards disability and specific requirements
Why is important to have a positive attitude towards disabilities;
* Promotes a healthy practice * Inclusion * Respect * Equality * Diversity * Support network * Confidence and self esteem building
3.3. Explain the social and medical models of disability and the impact of each on practice
Look at the two models below; how do they effect your practice;
Medical: people are seen as the problem. They need to change their
Explain how legislation and local and national practice guidelines affect the planning of the transition for a young person with a disability from childhood into adulthood.
1. How would you go about assessing the needs of: Children with disabilities in a school setting
The Medical Model regards disability as an individual problem. It promotes a traditional view of disability, that it is something to be ‘cured’, even though many conditions have no cure. The problem is seen as the disabled person and their impairment, not society, and the solution is seen as adapting the disabled person to fit the non-disabled world, often through medical intervention. Control resides firmly with professionals; choices for the individual are limited to the options provided and approved by the 'helping' expert.
A description of the social, economical and cultural factors that will impact on the lives of children and young people.
1:2 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities many have an additional impact on the individual’s well being and quality of life.
There are many social, economic and cultural factors that will impact on the lives of the children and young people that we may work with.
“The social model of disability sees the issue of "disability" as a socially created problem and a matter of the full integration of individuals into society. In this model, disability is not the problem of the individual, but rather a complex collection of conditions, many of which are created by the social environment. Hence, the management of the problem requires social action and is the collective responsibility of society at large to make the environmental modifications necessary for the full
quality of life. They may not be able to go to places or participate in activities or events
In this interview, the interviewer has the opportunity to learn the different personal experiences that parents encounter attempting to obtain the best possible education for their disabled child. Whether it be a mild disability such ADHD, or a more severe case of blindness or deafness parents still face struggles. Conducting this interview provides an opportunity to gain more respect for these students and their parents as well. Parents will offer you the information that is sometimes overlooked during
P1. Internally, having a disability results from an issue within the body, which needs to be rectified.
Today there are many different types of disabilities and syndromes. When a parent has a child who is diagnosed with a disability
When it comes to seeking the best interest of the child as a whole the parent must be considered. Working with children with health disabilities is a huge undertaking for any educator the parent has been there from the very beginning and desires what is best for the child. The list is long
According to Moore (2002) in the medical model of disability, disability is seen as a clinical concern, where the
Imagine living your life from a disabled person's perspective. Since I was four years old, I have lived with disabilities. My sister was diagnosed with cerebral palsy two months after she was born. After that, I was practically raised in the hospital because my sister had to be there so often. I have grown up surrounded by disabilities, and I have seen the effects first hand. Growing up with a disability is the worst thing a child has to do, but Gillette Children’s Hospital does all they can to make these kids’ lives better.
A statement of the child’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, including how the child’s disability affects his/her involvement and progress in the general education curriculum.