We have been asked to use materials given to us to answer two separate questions in detail. First is choosing two models of disability and being able to describe and explain the key differences between two in particular. The second is describing and explaining both the advantages and disadvantages of diagnosing a disability. I will use all materials given for these parts and other material I have found in my research done to go over both questions in as much detail I can with the limits given.
The social model of disability expresses that disability is caused by the way society is organised.The medical model however sas people are disabled by their impairments and differences, below i will show the differences between the two and how they work within society.The social model of disability believes that disability is caused by the way …show more content…
The benefits and disadvantages of diagnosing and labelling children as disabled has also been explained with different points and evidence to support both. Being able to diagnose disability through positive levels and with the right communication given can be very helpful and can make sure both the child and parent feel involved in society and involved within the child's future care and needs surrounding this. The medical model however takes the wrong approach to diagnosing and creates cause for concern in how the child's future can possibly unfold. Making a person feel broken or outcasting them because they are ‘different’ to what you would expect and are unable to find a fix to can and will cause long term physical emotional and mental effects on the child’s development into an adult and if they continue to feel outcasted it can cause greater fears for their