Knowledge of Physical Disability and the Impact on Practice
Assignment Brief
HSC
Number
2
Task type:
Questions and reflection
Pathway:
NR
Task reference:
Task name:
Unit 34
Description of Task:
Questions to demonstrate your knowledge of physical disability and the impact on practice.
Scope of Task
The following areas are to be covered / discussed / referred to in your answers:
An understanding of physical disability.
The impact on the individual’s life.
Person centred approach.
Congenital disability.
Acquired disability.
Neurological disability.
Progression of disability.
Life choices.
Task Questions
Please ensure you refer to the assignment guide below prior to commencing your answers to ensure that you provide evidence to fully meet the unit requirements without further work.
Part 1
1. Explain the meaning of centrality.
2. Explain the importance of recognising the centrality of an individual rather than the disability.
3. Explain person centred care.
4. Explain the importance of person centred care. Give examples from your practice.
5. Compare the different outcomes that may occur between focussing on individuals’ strengths and aspiration rather than needs only.
6. Describe the term physical disability.
7. Describe congenital disability (give two examples)
8. Describe acquired disability. (give two examples)
9. Describe neurological disability. (give two examples)
10. Compare a congenital disability with a neurological disability.
11. Explain the term progressive in terms of disability.
Part 2
12. Explain the emotional impact of a progressive disability on individual and family.
13. Compare the different impacts that congenital and progressive disabilities can have on the individual and their family.
14. Describe environmental and social barriers that can have a disabling effect on an individual with a disability.
15. Analyse the socio-economic effects of physical disability on the individual.
16. Describe how legislation has changed society in relation to physical
HSC
Number
2
Task type:
Questions and reflection
Pathway:
NR
Task reference:
Task name:
Unit 34
Description of Task:
Questions to demonstrate your knowledge of physical disability and the impact on practice.
Scope of Task
The following areas are to be covered / discussed / referred to in your answers:
An understanding of physical disability.
The impact on the individual’s life.
Person centred approach.
Congenital disability.
Acquired disability.
Neurological disability.
Progression of disability.
Life choices.
Task Questions
Please ensure you refer to the assignment guide below prior to commencing your answers to ensure that you provide evidence to fully meet the unit requirements without further work.
Part 1
1. Explain the meaning of centrality.
2. Explain the importance of recognising the centrality of an individual rather than the disability.
3. Explain person centred care.
4. Explain the importance of person centred care. Give examples from your practice.
5. Compare the different outcomes that may occur between focussing on individuals’ strengths and aspiration rather than needs only.
6. Describe the term physical disability.
7. Describe congenital disability (give two examples)
8. Describe acquired disability. (give two examples)
9. Describe neurological disability. (give two examples)
10. Compare a congenital disability with a neurological disability.
11. Explain the term progressive in terms of disability.
Part 2
12. Explain the emotional impact of a progressive disability on individual and family.
13. Compare the different impacts that congenital and progressive disabilities can have on the individual and their family.
14. Describe environmental and social barriers that can have a disabling effect on an individual with a disability.
15. Analyse the socio-economic effects of physical disability on the individual.
16. Describe how legislation has changed society in relation to physical