P1 Explain the diagnostic procedures to determine additional needs for one child and one adult with different additional needs |
M1 Assess the requirements of one child and one adult with different additional needs |
D1 Evaluate the significance to the individuals, their families and society of a diagnosis of additional needs |
Your task:
For this task you are required to produce a report that evaluates the significance of receiving a diagnosis of additional needs to both of the case studies you have been given, their families and the wider society.
Your report must also assess the requirements of your two case studies and explain the diagnostic procedures used by professionals to determine what the additional needs were.
Help…
Intro: Write an introduction which describes what we mean by ‘Additional Needs’ |
Explain additional needs. For Rebecca: Describe what has caused Rebecca’s additional needs… What condition does Rebecca have that has caused her additional needs? Describe this condition.Causes – describe possible causes of the condition and include what caused Rebecca’s additional needs (if known)Severity – describe the possible signs and symptoms of the condition and then how it affects Rebecca to show how severely it affects her. Explain in detail what Rebecca’s additional needs are; think about cognitive and learning needs; physical and health needs; social and emotional needs. Do you think that Rebecca’s additional needs are mild, moderate or severe and profound? Define what this category means and explain why you think she falls into this category.How does her condition/s change over time and what is the prognosis? What are the long-term effects of the condition and what changes may Rebecca experience as she gets older? Will it have an impact on her life expectancy? |
You then need to explain the diagnostic procedure which would have been used to diagnose Rebecca’s condition Explain what tools would have been used as part of the diagnostic process?Explain what standards would have been considered when diagnosing Rebecca’s condition/additional needs?Explain who would have carried out the diagnosis/assessment? Here you must include the practitioner’s professional background, qualifications and experience 2 pages |
Assess Rebecca’s requirements For Rebecca: What degree of support does she require to meet her: Physical needs?Intellectual needs?Emotional needs?Social needs? For each of the PIES… Compare developmental norms and milestones to those of individuals without Rebecca’s condition. What differences and similarities may Rebecca experience as she grows and develops? Physical needs?Intellectual needs?Emotional needs?Social needs? You must evidence your research in this section and use professional and vocational language 1-2 pages |
Evaluate the impact of diagnosis For Rebecca: For Rebecca as an individual: Evaluate the possible long-term effects of a diagnosis of additional needs on Rebecca? What will the impact of a diagnosis of additional needs be on Rebecca? You must think holistically. Think about the benefits and shortfalls of the diagnosis for Rebecca: PhysicallyIntellectuallyEmotionallySociallyFinancially What difference could an early diagnosis make? Conclusion For the family: Evaluate the possible long-term effects of a diagnosis of additional needs on her family? Think about their experiences and the way they feel about Rebecca. Could it put a strain on their relationship? You must think holistically. Think about the benefits and shortfalls of the diagnosis for the family: PhysicallyIntellectuallyEmotionallySociallyFinancially Conclusion For society: Evaluate the impact of diagnosis on society. Is it helpful to have a diagnosis? What difference does it make? Does it help to challenge prejudices and raise the profile of the condition? Does it mean more funding and therefore less money to be spent elsewhere? Conclusion Show evidence of the research which has enabled you to bring together your argument and views |
Now do exactly the same for Ben J |
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