In this unit, learners will have the opportunity to find out what causes sensory loss and how people can be supported. Learners will also find out the importance of using a person-centred approach when working with people with a sensory loss.
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Unit Learning Outcomes
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1 — Know the importance of a person-centred approach when working with individuals with sensory loss.
Assessment Criteria
1.1
Outline why it is important to recognise and value an individual with sensory loss as a person first.
1.2
Give examples of how to use a person-centred approach when working with individuals with sensory loss.
2 — Know the main causes of sensory loss.
Assessment Criteria
2.1: Main causes of sensory loss, for example:
medical conditions
environmental factors
accidents
genetic condition
3 — Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with sensory loss.
Assessment Criteria
3.1: Factors, for example:
a) sight loss:
may have no vision or restricted vision, so they cannot read body language
b) hearing loss:
may use lip reading, so positioning will be important
aids need to be working effectively
c) deaf/blindness:
may have difficulty understanding concepts, need to use other senses to help with understanding
3.2: Benefits, for example:
social
emotional
cognitive
3.3: How information can be made accessible, for example: