Knowledge Organiser: Year 11 Services for children and adults with specific needs. THESE INCLUDE; Learning disabilities. Sensory impairments (sight and hearing) Long-term health issues. May struggle with day to day tasks e.g. personal care, household tasks, managing money. Mild learning disability – can live independently Severe learning disability- may need 24 hour care. Also available are; Supported living schemes Day centres Nursing care homes. Services for children and young people. REASONS FOR NEEDING SUPPORT. May be temporary or permanent. Parent or carer is sick. Family relate problems, relationship breakdown. Behavioural issues or profound additional needs. TYPES OF SUPPORT. Foster care. Foster care provides a stable family life in a safe environment. May be short term or can lead to adoption, residential care or independent living. Residential care. Provides a high quality of care For children and young adults with complex needs. Support given by trained carers and educational staff. Youth work. Support young people between ages 11-25. Helps young people to build skill such as; Exploring their identity Decision making Problem solving Building confidence Improving communication. Respite care. Provides support from trained carers for families and carer to give them relief for a short period of time. Can take place in the persons home or in the residential care home. Domiciliary care Takes place in the home usually personal care or specialised care. e.g. nasogastric feeding tube.

Knowledge Organiser: Year 10 . Physical events. Ill health In infancy- affects physical skills. In childhood- affects learning, social and physical activities. In adolescence- affects how they cope with puberty, might affect growth. In adulthood- affects work time, social activities, self esteem, income and lifestyle. Later adulthood- affects mobility and independence. may need residential care. Life Events Are expected or unexpected events that can affect development. Expected. Is a belief that something is likely to happen. Starting education, Finishing education Entering and being in employment Living with a partner/ marriage/ civil ceremony Parenthood Moving house/ location Retirement Unexpected Is not thought of as likely to happen Exclusion/ Dropping out of education Promotion/ Redundancy/ Unemployment. Imprisonment Accidents/Injury Death of a partner/ friend/relative Impact of accident and injury Affects diet causing a delay in growth Restricts mobility Causes negative self-image and self-esteem Temporary or permanent loss of independence Impacts on income Impacts on life chances Isolation and difficulties in building relationships Affects diet causing delays in growth. Factors that affect how people cope with life events. Age Other life events at the same time Self esteem Resilience Support disposition Adapting to change. 1.Loss of old life style, relationships or abilities. 2.Letting go of old life and circumstances 3.Adapting to new circumstances