Intervention

Pharmacological intervention can ease patient pain. In addition, a nurse can ease the families stress by communicating the plan for pain management, and explaining any additional interventions that they undertake (Rzucidlo & Campbell, 2009). Although the literature clearly emphasizes the need for pharmacological interventions, it falls upon the nurse to incorporate non-pharmacological interventions for pain management (Weichman & Patterson, 2004). Non-pharmacological interventions provide an…

Izzie Case Reflection Paper 1. In working with the family system, point out ways that you could assist in diminishing the following (oppression, marginalization, alienation, privilege and power)? Engaging diversity and recognizing difference in social work practice is key to diminishing oppression, marginalization and alienation. This is because diversity plays a major role in shaping the human experience, as well as in forming identity. Diversity itself is a complex issue that is affected by…

It is 12:52 AM, John Doe, casually refilling his gas tank before arriving home after a long and tiring day at work. Across the deserted street he sees a hooded lady throw a small black bag into the dumpster. Before dashing she does quick glances of her surroundings and runs from the scene. He hear the cries of an infant within the dumpster. What does he do? Does he intervene or does he mind his own business and goes home? Only a heartless soul would ever consider to leave the baby to rot in the…

My overall experience at the Seabeck Deafblind Camp was absolutely fantastic. There was so much that I learned in my work and training during that week, and I left with a sense of confidence and a lot of epiphanies in working as an intervenor for people who are Deafblind. The first day consisted of training by the Deafblind camp leaders on how to use pro-tactile with Deafblind people. The leaders emphasized the importance of touch with a deafblind person and never leaving them isolated – having…

Other types of Diversity can stem from student’s learning disabilities, behavioral, autistic disorders, gifted and talented to name a few. Teachers need to be able to include all diverse students in their classroom. In doing this, they can provide intervention, small group instruction, technology to accommodate them to meet their needs. If you’re an effective, caring teacher, you should be able to connect with all your students no matter their needs. When we discussed what makes lessons and…

6. How is collaborating with families and/or paraprofessionals similar to collaborating with general education teachers? How is it different? Just as in collaborating with general education teachers, collaboration with families and paraprofessionals involves creating positive relationships and open communication. Special education teachers also provide instructional support to general education teachers, this is also true for paraprofessionals and families as well. Special education teachers…

Zablotsky, Holbrook, Danielson, & Bitsko, 2015 ). This disorder cannot be cured, but there are several in-terventions that can help with the daily symptoms one with ADHD has to deal with. While some treatment for ADHD involves medication, behavior interventions are also used as a form of treatment. ADHD can be diagnosed at the age of 3, but symptoms can start any time before 12 years of age, they can be mild moderate or severe (“Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…

Student Demographics: B is an eight year old boy who lives with his dad and brother. B is larger and taller than most students in his classroom and his peers. He is also older and about to be 10 in 3rd grade. B’s native language is English, but it seems to be the subject he struggles with. He cannot pronounce words properly, but he can form sentences and usually comprehends his own vocabulary. He does have a speech problem, such as not being able to pronounce letters correctly such as “R’s” and…

Communication between parents and teachers is a vital part of the education process. Establishing and maintaining a strong home-school line of communication can benefit children, parents and educators. Children feeling more comfortable at school, Parents have a better understanding of their child’s development and capabilities and educators can gain increased support from families (Estes & Krogh 2012). I believe that is it important to have many avenues for home-school communication both in the…

Special education was created after several landmark court cases arguing the right of education for all handicapped children. On November 19, 1975, Congress enacted Public Law 94-142, also known as The Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Prior to this Act, parents were informing the public information about children with disabilities. During that time, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was also bring other rights to children with disabilities. It establishes a right…