You are required to give a detailed Account of any Disability of your Choosing Down Syndrome: SNA Assignment, OU, Ireland

You are required to give a detailed account of any disability of your choosing. (Down Syndrome)

*Referencing is required throughout this project

Performance Criteria: This project should include:

1.Introduction to project

2.Clear identification of the causes of this specific disability

• Describe in detail the causes/ possible causes of the disability you are discussing

3.Identification of characteristics of this specific special need

• Describe in detail the characteristics of your chosen disability, referring to 3 of the following: Physical, Intellectual, Linguistic, Emotional, Social,
• Briefly discuss 4 of the most commonly associated conditions of the chosen disability

4.Detailed analysis of possible medical/alternative best practice interventions

• List 4 evidence-based best practice interventions available for the chosen child in your setting
• Describe in detail one of these best practice interventions

5. The role of The Multidisciplinary Team

• Discuss the role of 5 members of the multidisciplinary team, who would work with this child in the school system
• Discuss your role and function as the SNA working with the individual members of this team.

6. Educational options available for this child

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the 4 types of educational options available for your chosen child
• Focusing on the special need of the child in question which type of educational setting would you view as best to meet the child’s needs. What is your rationale for this choice?

7.Activities appropriate which the child will be involved in

• Describe and detail 5 activities the SNA may be assisting the child with over the course of one week.

8.Create a Visual Aid and discuss the importance of this in relation to your chosen child.

• Create a visual timetable for your child for one school day.
• Discuss the importance of a visual timetable to a child with this disability.

9.Conclusion

• Using Harvard System of Referencing:
• Clear concise in-text referencing and complete reference list
• Evidence of understanding.