TINA MORGAN
Unit 33 understand physical disability
1 understand the importance of differing between the individual and the disability
1.1 Explain the importance of recognising the centrality of the individual rather than the disability.
It is important because each person deserves respect and each person has their own individual needs. Not every person is the same, and treating a person in the exact same way
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1.2 explain the importance of an assessment being person centred Helps to recognise what methods or ways are best suited to help support that person. And where further help may be needed to help support or to use their strengths and abilities in which will help benefit them. Helping recognise strengths and abilities also helps build confidence in that person and may encourage to build on their strengths and to try to gain or strengthen new abilities. every person is not the same, and treating a person in the exact same way as everyone else may not be the best way to help show that person’s individuality the person centred approach ensures that you capture the specific person and personality of the individual and their needs. Treating people the way you want to be treated .ensuring a good quality of life and care is provided as the individual’s preferences /needs.
1.3 compare the difference in outcomes that may occur between focusing on an individual’s strengths and aspirations rather than their needs only
Key points Strengths-based approaches value the capacity, skills, knowledge, connections and potential in individuals and communities. Focusing on strengths does not mean ignoring challenges, or spinning struggles into strengths. Practitioners working in this way have to work in collaboration - helping people to do things for themselves. In this way, people can become co-producers of support, not passive consumers of support. The evidence for strengths-based approaches is difficult to synthesise because of the different populations and