QQI 5N2396 Children with Additional Needs Project 2: Interventions, Multidisciplinary Team and Visual Timetable Brief (City College Dublin)

Project 2 for QQI 5N2396 moves from physical disability to any disability you choose, such as autism, Down syndrome or ADHD. Alongside causes and characteristics, it asks for evidence-based interventions, the work of the multidisciplinary team, a comparison of four educational options, a week of SNA-supported activities and a visual timetable you design for one school day.

Performance Criteria

The project should include:

Introduction to project

1. Clear identification of the causes of this specific disability (5 marks)

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

2. 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. (3 marks)
• Briefly discuss 4 of the most commonly associated conditions of the chosen disability. (2 marks)

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

• List 4 evidence-based best practice interventions available for the chosen child in your setting. (2 marks)
• Describe in detail one of these best practice interventions. (3 marks)

4. 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. (5 marks)
• Discuss your role and function as the SNA working with the individual members of this team. (5 marks)

5. Educational options available for this child

• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 4 types of educational options available for your chosen child. (4 marks)
• 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? (1 mark)

6. Activities the child will be involved in (5 marks)

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

7. Create a visual aid and discuss its importance for your chosen child

• Create a visual timetable for your child for one school day. (5 marks)
• Discuss the importance of a visual timetable to a child with this disability. (5 marks)

Conclusion

Harvard Referencing (5 marks)

• Clear, concise in-text referencing and complete reference list (3 marks)
• Evidence of understanding (2 marks)

Note: use your own words, draw on newspaper and magazine articles and SNA or parent interviews where possible (with permission), and do not rely only on internet articles.