Project One Brief

This project should include:

1) Introduction to project – Introduce the reader to what the project will be about.

2) Clear identification of the causes of this specific disability

• Describe in detail the causes/ possible causes of your chosen disability.

3) Identification of characteristics of this specific special need.

• Describe in detail the characteristics of your chosen disability, focusing on 3 of the following difficulties: Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional, Social.
• Briefly discuss 4 of the most commonly associated conditions of your chosen disability.

4) Description of Assistive Technologies, Physical Aids and Medical Aids specific to this special need

• Focusing on your chosen child discuss in detail 5 items which can aid the child with this physical disability while in school.

5) The role of the special needs assistant

• Describe in detail the role and responsibilities of the SNA when working with a child with this physical disability.

6) Educational options available for this child

• Discuss two Educational Acts since 1990 which have facilitated the successful integration of children with additional needs into the mainstream school system.
• Focusing on the special need of the child in question, which type of the educational setting would you view as best for meeting this child’s needs? Give Reasons.

7) Appropriate developmental activities

• Describe briefly 10 activities which would enable a child with this physical disability to:

a) Integrate within the class
b) Develop in specific areas

8) Detailed examination of one chosen activity

• Choosing one of the above activities discuss in detail why the activity is of benefit to a child with this physical disability. 10 detailed reasons required.

9) Conclusion

10) Using Harvard System of Referencing:

• Clear concise in text referencing and complete reference list
• Evidence of understanding

Project Two Brief

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 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 rational 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

10) Using Harvard System of Referencing:

• Clear concise in text referencing and complete reference list
• Evidence of understanding