Disability— a physical or mental impairment with a substantial and/or long term adverse effect on a persons ability to perform day to day activities.
Impairment— A condition that is different to that which is expected at a particular age and stage of development for a child or young person. This could be as a result of medical, social or environmental factors.
Children and young people with Disabilities or specific needs have rights
Right to special care and support
Right to equality and inclusion
Right to be educated with others
Right to assessment and provision
Right to be involved in decisions about them
Right to special care and support
The convention on the rights of the child UNICEF 1989
Article 23 states: (children with disabilities) children who have any kind of disability have the right to Special care and support, as well as all the rights in the convention, so that they can live full and independent lives.
Right to equality and inclusion
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They have individual needs and opinions and these should be taken into account before any decisions are made. This gives the child/young person a sense of importance of self, independence and that they have some sense of control of their lives. It is also important for building trust—if there is trust then the child/young person will communicate honestly and openly.
Inclusive working
When working with children or young people with disabilities or specific needs it is important to recognise them as individuals with their own specific needs and opinions. A knowledge and understanding of what that person needs emotionally, medically or intellectually is paramount. This means looking at and breaking down any barriers that stop or hinder involvement in opportunities and experiences that they should be part of.
Impairment— A condition that is different to that which is expected at a particular age and stage of development for a child or young person. This could be as a result of medical, social or environmental factors.
Children and young people with Disabilities or specific needs have rights
Right to special care and support
Right to equality and inclusion
Right to be educated with others
Right to assessment and provision
Right to be involved in decisions about them
Right to special care and support
The convention on the rights of the child UNICEF 1989
Article 23 states: (children with disabilities) children who have any kind of disability have the right to Special care and support, as well as all the rights in the convention, so that they can live full and independent lives.
Right to equality and inclusion
Children …show more content…
They have individual needs and opinions and these should be taken into account before any decisions are made. This gives the child/young person a sense of importance of self, independence and that they have some sense of control of their lives. It is also important for building trust—if there is trust then the child/young person will communicate honestly and openly.
Inclusive working
When working with children or young people with disabilities or specific needs it is important to recognise them as individuals with their own specific needs and opinions. A knowledge and understanding of what that person needs emotionally, medically or intellectually is paramount. This means looking at and breaking down any barriers that stop or hinder involvement in opportunities and experiences that they should be part of.