Understand Physical Disability
Unit 29
Understand Physical Disability
Understand the importance of differentiating 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 you recognise the individuality of the person to help boost their confidence and self-esteem and make sure you aren't labelling them. If you were to label them you would forget their individuality and start thinking they cant do something because of their disability.
1.2 Explain the importance of an assessment being person-centred The level of care a person needs or the type of care they require varies from person-to-person. All assessments should be done with a person-centred approach to agree on a care plan made around the individual and their needs. Just because two people share the same disability this does not mean they require exactly the same level of care and support, so working with a person-centred approach will enable you to identify their individual needs.
1.3 Compare the difference in outcomes that may occur between focusing on an individuals strengths and aspirations rather than their needs only An individual with a disability may find it difficult to do day-to-day things such as wash or dress and will need some support. It is important you also help an individual recognise their strengths to boost confidence and self-esteem as being unable to do simple tasks can affect a persons self-esteem. Having a disability should not determine whether or not their aspirations can be met but careful thinking about how you can help to achieve it.
Understand the concept of physical disability
2.1 Define the term physical disability Physical disability can be defined as “a physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities”
2.2 Describe the following terminology used in relation to physical disability:
Understand Physical Disability
Understand the importance of differentiating 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 you recognise the individuality of the person to help boost their confidence and self-esteem and make sure you aren't labelling them. If you were to label them you would forget their individuality and start thinking they cant do something because of their disability.
1.2 Explain the importance of an assessment being person-centred The level of care a person needs or the type of care they require varies from person-to-person. All assessments should be done with a person-centred approach to agree on a care plan made around the individual and their needs. Just because two people share the same disability this does not mean they require exactly the same level of care and support, so working with a person-centred approach will enable you to identify their individual needs.
1.3 Compare the difference in outcomes that may occur between focusing on an individuals strengths and aspirations rather than their needs only An individual with a disability may find it difficult to do day-to-day things such as wash or dress and will need some support. It is important you also help an individual recognise their strengths to boost confidence and self-esteem as being unable to do simple tasks can affect a persons self-esteem. Having a disability should not determine whether or not their aspirations can be met but careful thinking about how you can help to achieve it.
Understand the concept of physical disability
2.1 Define the term physical disability Physical disability can be defined as “a physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities”
2.2 Describe the following terminology used in relation to physical disability: