Optional Units - Cache

PD OP 3.5: Support families who have a child with a disabilityPD OP 3.5: Support families who have a child with adisabilityUnit reference D/601/5750 Level 3Credit value 3 GLH 23Unit aimThis unit is aimed at those whose role includes supporting families whohave a child with sensory, physical or learning disabilities. It addressesemotional needs and resource needs and it also addresses working withother professionals and agencies.Learner name:CACHE Centre no:CACHE PIN:ULN:Learning outcomesThe learner will:Assessment criteriaThe learner can:Evidencerecorde.g. pagenumber &methodAssessorjudgementachievedInitial and dateLearning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in real-work environments by a qualifiedoccupationally competent assessor. Simulation is not permitted.1. Understand the impact on afamily of having a child witha disability.1.1. Describe the emotional impactthat a diagnosis can have onfamilies.1.2. Explain how the impact ofhaving a child with a disabilitycan be rewarding and/orchallenging.1.3. Explain the emotionalexperience that families mayhave after diagnosis, usingtheories of loss.1.4. Explain how having a childwith a disability may affectinterpersonal relationshipswithin a family.1.5. Identify the changes that mayneed to be made to family life,social life, work andaccommodation.© CACHE 2013 Version 5.0 225