Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Assignment – Unit: Promote Person-Centred Practice, Choice and Independence in Adult Care Settings

Question

1.1 State the importance of a person-centred approach when working with people with a learning disability.

1.2 Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the hotel model in relation to an individual’s support.

1.3 Describe adjustments which may be necessary when supporting people with learning disabilities in a practical context to: a) promote an individual’s independence b) support informed choice.

2.1 Describe the importance of promoting positive health and wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.

2.2 Give examples of activities which could be undertaking with the individual to support their own understanding of their health and well-being needs.

2.3 Identify the support an individual with a learning disability may need when experiencing significant transitions in their lives.

3.1 State the principles of supporting independence for an individual with a learning disability.

3.2 Explain how to support people with learning disabilities to continue their interests, social life and community involvement.

3.3 Describe why this is important to support an individual to continue their interests, social life and community involvement.

4.1 Outline how to develop a person-centred record with an individual with a learning disability.

4.2 Explain what different methods of support an individual may need in developing their own persons centred support plan.

4.3 Describe the steps which can be taken to effectively review the support plan with the individual.

4.4 Explain the changes required to improve the quality of an individual’s participation to promote independence, informed choice and a valued life.

5.1 Explain how individuals are assessed to identify the support they need to participate in a range of activities.

5.2 Describe how you can use task analysis to break a range of activities into manageable steps for an individual.

5.3 Evaluate different ways of positively reinforcing an individual’s participation in a range of activities.

5.4 Outline methods to evaluate an individual’s interaction to participation in a range of activities.

6.1 Identity a range of support networks for an individual with a learning disability or their family to access a) In the local area b) National support groups.

6.2 Describe when and how to signpost people with learning disabilities and their families and carers to other services and support.

6.3 Explain how individuals and organisations should work together to prevent abuse and neglect and to ensure the safety and wellbeing people with learning disabilities.