A health professional has an ultimate goal of providing a service to a client with the best outcome possible for both the health professional and the client (O’Toole, 2012). To achieve this goal, many professionals work together in an inter-professional team to use their skills for the benefit of the client. Communication, respect and mutual understanding are all key concepts in working in an effective inter-professional team. To understand how to work in a team with the best outcome possible, professionals first have to understand the roles of their profession and those of the interconnecting professions.
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A Disability Educator as a profession is to assist persons with a disability in many aspects of their lives by empowering …show more content…
These educators have many roles and responsibilities that assist in increasing the value of life for those with a disability. The role of a disability educator is to teach functional skills such as independence, self-care and safe skills to be able to live independently or in a group setting (Nirje, 1985). Learning about social norms will assist adaptation to many situations such as work and social settings. This will enhance the chances of employment and being confident in one self to be independent. To encourage learning is one of the main goals that disability educators strive for. Disability Educator E, Whetering explains that communication is the main aspect that disability educators strive to enhance. Communication has two forms; verbally and non verbally (Whetering, 2014). By learning to communicate with others, people with a disability can build stronger relationships and broaden their …show more content…
Disability Educators work closely alongside both Psychologist’s and Speech Pathologists to increase the value of life for their client. All three of these professions work on the important skill of communication with the individual, consequently increasing their confidence and self- esteem. These professions bring an individual outlook to the way in which the client is assisted. The Disability Educator being the primary consultation that has a broad area of skills that have a positive impact on the client. All of these professions require patience and good communication skills to successfully work alongside their client and each other. These skills cannot only be implemented with the client but can assist in working effectively as a
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A Disability Educator as a profession is to assist persons with a disability in many aspects of their lives by empowering …show more content…
These educators have many roles and responsibilities that assist in increasing the value of life for those with a disability. The role of a disability educator is to teach functional skills such as independence, self-care and safe skills to be able to live independently or in a group setting (Nirje, 1985). Learning about social norms will assist adaptation to many situations such as work and social settings. This will enhance the chances of employment and being confident in one self to be independent. To encourage learning is one of the main goals that disability educators strive for. Disability Educator E, Whetering explains that communication is the main aspect that disability educators strive to enhance. Communication has two forms; verbally and non verbally (Whetering, 2014). By learning to communicate with others, people with a disability can build stronger relationships and broaden their …show more content…
Disability Educators work closely alongside both Psychologist’s and Speech Pathologists to increase the value of life for their client. All three of these professions work on the important skill of communication with the individual, consequently increasing their confidence and self- esteem. These professions bring an individual outlook to the way in which the client is assisted. The Disability Educator being the primary consultation that has a broad area of skills that have a positive impact on the client. All of these professions require patience and good communication skills to successfully work alongside their client and each other. These skills cannot only be implemented with the client but can assist in working effectively as a