Overview
Assessment Guidance
Portfolio of Evidence.
Aim
This unit gives learners an understanding of learning disabilities and the importance of effective communication for the individual.
Portfolio of Evidence.
This unit gives learners an understanding of learning disabilities and the importance of effective communication for the individual.
Know the importance of a person centred approach when working with individuals with a learning disability.
Learners need to understand the meaning of a 'person-centred' approach. This may include
Examples may include:
Know the main causes of learning disability.
A definition of the term 'learning disability' may include some of the following:
Causes of a learning disability may include:
NB learners needs to understand that learning disability is often confused with learning difficulty such as Dyslexia or ADHD
Understand the importance of effective communication for individuals with a learning disability.
Examples of the impact of effective communication on individuals may include:
Importance of using language appropriate to the age and ability of the person may include:
Different methods of communication may include: