Understanding Disabilities: Support Special Needs Children
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Understanding Disabilities – CPD Accredited Course
This comprehensive, CPD-accredited course provides an in-depth exploration of various disabilities, including physical, cognitive, and sensory conditions. The course equips therapists, educators, and caregivers with valuable insights into the challenges individuals with disabilities face and provides practical strategies to support their development and well-being.
You’ll learn about different types of disabilities, how they impact daily life, and the importance of inclusive approaches in education and care. This course also covers communication techniques, behavioural support, and fostering independence in individuals with disabilities.
Gain 30 CPD points upon completion and enhance your ability to create more inclusive, supportive environments.
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Module 1: What are "special needs"?Learn more about normal child development as well as about the five most common disabilities.
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Module 2: Typical personality traits of people working with special needs
Find out if you have the typical personality traits to work with people with special needs. Also learn about the differences between sympathy/empathy as well as discipline/punishment. You will also learn about the possible causes of “problem” behaviour.
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Module 3: Known methods
All the known methods to work with people with special needs are discussed with video examples to show you the practical side.
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Module 4: Sensory Integration
Learn about your senses and how they impact our daily lives. Examples are given of specific symptoms as well as suggestions on what to do to help the person overcome obstacles thrown in their path by their senses.
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Module 5: Therapies
Understand the exact roles of speech and language therapists, physical therapists as well as occupational therapists so that you may know exactly how they may help you and the person with special needs.
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Module 6: Life skills
Life skills is one of the most important aspects of daily living. Learn more about the various life skills as well as which ones are needed for as independent a life as possible.
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Module 7: Practical tips to start with
It is necessary to find your starting point as a tutor, teacher, facilitator, parent or therapist. Find out which practical aspects will help you start, as well the importance of looking after yourself.
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Module 8: Equipment
Lists of equipment you may need to help enhance various motor skills as well as cognitive skills.
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Module 9: In summary
This is a summary of the ideas, concepts or facts that you must not forget!
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