Multi-Professional Approach
Benefits and challenges of multi-professional approach for supporting children with SEND
Introduction
Children with special education needs and disability (SEND) are those whose learning capabilities are compromised due to a complex need or a disability, especially when compared to their peers. They therefore require special educational interventions in order that they may be able to cope with their inadequacies, thus leading relatively normal lives (Department for Education, 2014, p. 7)
Some special needs include physical, emotional, intellectual and psychological disabilities, as well as social incapacities (NCSE, 2014, p.10). These may lead to learning complications, behavioural disorders and …show more content…
Services and resources are pulled together by various professionals and agencies in order to provide the best possible care to the children with SEND. The specific needs of children are identified at one go and the priorities for treatment and support are immediately addressed. Additionally, information on the children is shared among a number of professionals thus easing the process of establishing the history of the condition and treatment …show more content…
It is a situation where professionals share relevant information on the children they handle with other professionals involved in supporting them (CWDC, 2008, p.4). This sometimes creates a bone of contention in that professionals consider some kind of information to be confidential, and may not be willing to share it. Nonetheless, a professional is required to use their fair judgement to make a decision on what information may be important to share with other practitioners, for the well-being of children with SEND.
An important aspect of information sharing is timeliness. Information that is shared in the early stages is much more helpful as needs will be identified early enough and interventions sought as soon as possible. Subsequently, this leads to better developmental outcomes among the children in need of additional support.
Benefits of the multi-professional
Introduction
Children with special education needs and disability (SEND) are those whose learning capabilities are compromised due to a complex need or a disability, especially when compared to their peers. They therefore require special educational interventions in order that they may be able to cope with their inadequacies, thus leading relatively normal lives (Department for Education, 2014, p. 7)
Some special needs include physical, emotional, intellectual and psychological disabilities, as well as social incapacities (NCSE, 2014, p.10). These may lead to learning complications, behavioural disorders and …show more content…
Services and resources are pulled together by various professionals and agencies in order to provide the best possible care to the children with SEND. The specific needs of children are identified at one go and the priorities for treatment and support are immediately addressed. Additionally, information on the children is shared among a number of professionals thus easing the process of establishing the history of the condition and treatment …show more content…
It is a situation where professionals share relevant information on the children they handle with other professionals involved in supporting them (CWDC, 2008, p.4). This sometimes creates a bone of contention in that professionals consider some kind of information to be confidential, and may not be willing to share it. Nonetheless, a professional is required to use their fair judgement to make a decision on what information may be important to share with other practitioners, for the well-being of children with SEND.
An important aspect of information sharing is timeliness. Information that is shared in the early stages is much more helpful as needs will be identified early enough and interventions sought as soon as possible. Subsequently, this leads to better developmental outcomes among the children in need of additional support.
Benefits of the multi-professional