Question) Describe how health or social care workers can help one child and one adult with different additional needs overcome challenges to daily living Case study 1. Rebecca Brown (Child Study) Rebecca Brow is 8 years old and is a wheelchair user, following a road traffic accident when she was five years old. Rebecca requires one to one personal care due to her physical disabilities, as she sustained a fractured spine in the accident, meaning that she has no movement below her cervical spine (tetraplegia) Rebecca attends a school for children with additional needs, where she has a designated teaching assistant and also a carer who provides her with personal care during the school day. Rebecca lives with her parents Sue and David and her older sibling Michael who is 12 years of age. The family live in an upstairs apartment provided by a housing association, which is small and not 'wheelchair friendly'. Sue has a part time job at a local day nursery but has to stay at home during the school holidays, in order to care for Rebecca and Michael, reducing the family income. David works full-time at a local factory, working long hours for a low wage. The neighbourhood where the Brown family live are not tolerant of Rebecca's 'difference', and the family have received unpleasant comments as they pass neighbours in the street, causing them to avoid going out whenever possible. Case study 2. Ben Grace (Adult Study) Ben Grace is fifty two and has Down's syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Ben has a learning age of 8 and requires support with all aspects of daily living. Ben lives in a group setting with five other adults who have learning difficulties and who also require additional support. Ben previously lived with his mother, but following her death last year, Ben moved to the residential setting. Ben has always enjoyed going shopping, but since he has moved into the residence, he prefers to stay in his room which is a concern for the staff, following an incident with some local youths who shouted at Ben when he went shopping with the residents and carers. Recently Ben was refused entry to a local funfair by the manager who stated that Ben's appearance could prevent other people wanting to attend. Ben is refusing to keep to the special diet required to control his type 2 diabetes and staff have found bags of sweets under his pillow when making his bed. His blood glucose levels are unstable, resulting in Ben feeling unwell. Ben has become withdrawn.

Both of them will need a diagnostic of extra requirements. This will entail addressing their intellectual and educational requirements, as well as their physical and emotional health and well-being. Disabilities vary in severity from severe to moderate to slight. Rebecca has a more significant physical handicap, but Ben has a more serious learning disability.
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She has type 2 diabetes, a disease in which the blood glucose level becomes abnormally high (sugar levels). It is detected with a blood or urine test, but is often misdiagnosed as a result of other issues being checked for. Once the findings are received, the doctor will start the patient on the appropriate medicine and explain what lifestyle choices are and their value. In Ben's situation, she was at danger of acquiring type 2 diabetes due to his age of 52. To maintain his health, he must adhere to a strict diet and get plenty of exercise; he may require encouragement to exercise, but he could attend exercise groups for people with special needs, as they provide the necessary support to help Ben make the most of his activities and understand the benefits of staying active, as going to a gym or going for a run may be intimidating for Ben, especially given his history of bullying.

Ben is born with Down's Syndrome, a condition caused by an extra chromosome in his cells. It cannot be inherited in the majority of instances; it is a result of chance conception. Ben may also need emotional assistance, in which case he may get therapy from a counselor or a mental health nurse. Ben may also need further assistance with socialization and confidence, since he has already suffered bullying, which may have a significant impact on how he thinks about himself. Ben may find support groups beneficial; however, he may want encouragement to go and may not be aware of any nearby. To keep track of all of this, it would be beneficial to have a professional utilize a chart to track and document everything, emphasizing the necessity of all of the experts working closely together.

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A physical disability is a condition that impairs an individual's physical functioning, mobility, dexterity, or endurance. Other physical problems include respiratory illnesses, blindness, seizures, and sleep difficulties. In Rebecca's instance, her injuries resulted in a broken spine, which means she has no mobility below her cervical spine; as a result, she would have had physical tests and radiographic screens to ascertain the extent of her injuries. Rebecca's broken spine necessitates extensive one-on-one assistance with personal care, which is why she was put in a special needs school to get the necessary assistance and support, which includes a teaching assistant, as indicated in the case study. Rebecca may need emotional support from friends and family, but a specialized counselor or mental health nurse may be more useful, since she may struggle to realize the depth to which her injuries have impacted her and her family's lives and may have faced mental health concerns. Rebecca may have difficulty socializing and may need encouragement to do so, particularly if she has previously struggled with bullying or lack of confidence. Rebecca may benefit from support groups but may need some encouragement to go if they are offered. It is critical to assist Rebecca in becoming independent whenever possible, since this will enable her to develop her mobility and capacity to accomplish tasks on her own.