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Unit 12, health and social care part 1. DISTINCTION
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UNIT 12- Supporting Individuals with Additional Need AssignmentGabriella Patterson (21006976)
P1:
Physiological and health requirements
Being healthy can include a healthy diet, good personal hygiene, and good sleep, as well as
being free from injuries or illnesses. In order for an individual to be healthy and happy, they
must have their physical and healthy needs met.
An individual's emotional and social needs
An individual may have this type of need if they are having severe difficulties managing their
emotions and behaviours. Special education can address this need. It can include managing
their feelings and impulses, which are necessary for learning and growth.
Developing cognitive abilities and learning skills
An understanding of knowledge is required here. As a result of experience, study, and
cognitive and learning needs that depend on each other, it involves the acquisition of skills.
Case study Rebecca Brown
Rebecca Brown, an 8-year-old girl, sustained a fractured spine after she was involved in a
traffic accident. Her cervical spine is paralyzed, so she cannot move below it. In order to
adjust to her inability, she needs one-to-one personal care, which is why she now attends a
specialist school where she will have a teaching assistant and caregiver. It is difficult for her
to live in a wheelchair-accessible and small house because of her differences. Her
neighbours have made unpleasant comments about her.
As a result, Rebecca might have difficulty adjusting to certain proactive tasks. A daily routine
that includes exercises, walking, and moving around. The fact that Rebecca hasn't exercised
consistently might mean that she's unfortunate.
An emergency clinic regularly performs an x-beam by a radiologic technician or an x-beam
technician. In the human body, X-rays are used to examine bones, joints, and delicate
tissues. Rebecca, who has a fractured spine, will be benefited from this procedure; it will
make the technologist more aware of the severity of Rebecca's impairment is. She will be
exposed to radiation while a camera is taken of her spine as part of the cycle.
She might be treated by a multidisciplinary team including a general practitioner, social
worker, orthopaedic surgeon, and occupational therapist. It is possible that Rebecca's
reading age is used as the symptomatic methodology for evaluating her scholarly handicap.
She will benefit from this since it will confirm her ability to function at an 8-year-old level. A
knowledge test may be required of Rebecca. Testing mental abilities such as thinking,
perception, and judgment is the purpose of this mental test. Additionally, she will be able to
,get the help she needs through this. The appropriate mental assistance such as drugs,
treatment, and a supportive group of people can be given as soon as they have recognized
that her behaviour is dysfunctional.
In order to determine what injuries, she had and how severe they were, she would have
been given physical examinations and radiographic screenings. Because she has fractured
her spine, Rebecca will need a significant amount of help for personal care since she will
need one-on-one attention in order to recover. In order to provide her with the appropriate
help and support, she was placed in a school for children with additional needs. To increase
Rebecca's mobility and independence, it is important to help her become as independent as
she can.
Diagnosing her fractured spine
In order to determine whether damage has been done to the diaphragm, first the patient's
breathing is examined. The second step will be to examine the spine physically. These
procedures require the spine to be kept in a neck or back brace until the diagnostic process
is complete to prevent any injuries. Patients can undergo MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays to
confirm whether they are damaged.
The use of X-rays is similar to that of radiography, which creates an image by using
electromagnetic waves. These are often used for detecting broken bones. During an X-ray,
bones can be detected, teeth can be examined, bone tumours can be detected, lung
problems, such as cancer, dysphagia, and heart problems can be identified.
A CT scan (computed tomography) produces detailed images of the inside of the body
by using X-rays as well as a computer. Due to the radiation, they use, CT scans differ from
MRI scans. As well as diagnosing bone damage, organ injuries, blood flow problems, strokes,
and cancer, they can also evaluate the health of the heart.
By using magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of the human
body, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide a lot of information about what
is going on inside the body. There are almost no parts of the body that it cannot examine.
There are organs inside the body, such as the liver, womb, prostate gland, and brain, spinal
cord, joints, blood vessels, bones and joints.
Case study- Ben Grace
Ben, 52, is diagnosed with Down's syndrome and type 2 diabetes, both of which affect his
mental, emotional, and social well-being. Having financial issues has caused Ben to be
unable to adapt to certain exercises on a daily basis, making him dependent on others.
Type 2 diabetes
It is a serious condition caused by high glucose levels in our bloodstream that prevents
insulin from working properly or your pancreas from making enough insulin to regulate your
blood sugar. Often, it is discovered accidentally when testing for another condition as it
shows up in a blood or urine sample. As soon as the doctor receives the results, the patient
, will begin taking the appropriate medications. A discussion of lifestyle choices will ensue
between the doctors. In addition to monitoring sugar intake often, patients are advised to
control their blood pressure. This condition is most commonly caused by obesity and
inactivity, but it is also inherited.
In addition to being thirsty all the time, you may also experience blurred vision and itchiness
around your private parts. Also, it can cause thrush repeatedly, more peeing during the
night, and slower healing of cuts and wounds. Diabetics may become unhealthier if they
ignore their treatment regularly, thus becoming diabetics who regularly ignore their
treatment. The fluctuating sugar levels may add to Ben's mindset swings when dealing with
his diabetes internally. Ben may become miserable or irritable as a result of this.
Ben undergoes a Glycated haemoglobin (A1C) test to determine whether he has Type 2
diabetes. Ben's glucose levels will be demonstrated by this blood test beginning with a few
months ago. In addition to measuring glucose levels in red platelets, it will also measure
oxygen-carrying protein levels. Ben was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the point when
the A1C level was 6.5% or higher on two different tests when the test was administered to
him.
It appears Ben has been eating unhealthy food for some time because he refuses to follow
the special diet and eats sweets. It may have been due to the struggles that Ben has and has
had in the past that he is having difficulty being more active. Maintaining a healthy diet and
exercising regularly is essential for him. There are exercise groups for people with special
needs that he could attend if he needs encouragement to exercise. To improve Ben's
performance and assist him in understanding the benefits of staying active, they offer the
right support. Due to his past struggles with bullying, Ben may find going to the gym or
running daunting.
Down’s Syndrome
The extra chromosome in Ben's cells has caused him to have Down's Syndrome. It is most
often a result of a chance conception, and cannot be inherited. Pre-natal screenings
followed by demonstrative tests, as well as direct perception and hereditary tests would be
very useful for distinguishing it during pregnancy.
You cannot be sure whether your child has Down's syndrome without a screening test, but it
can provide you with insight into its likelihood. There will be a need for assistance with his
daily tasks. Attending regularly scheduled appointments, dressing, grocery shopping, and
enjoying leisure activities are a few examples of simple items that must be attended to on a
regular basis. Adults with Down syndrome should get regular check-ups.
Learning disabilities nurses/carers or support workers are typically able to provide this type
of assistance. Also, it would encourage Ben in other aspects, such as finding a job and
tidying, as well as providing him with everyday encouragement. The use of a chart to
measure everything and keep records would be useful to monitor all this. Working closely
with all the professionals would become even more important in this case. There may be a
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