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Serving Children and Youths with Physical and/or Mental Disabilities
“I Can Fly” Cathay Pacific Staff Volunteers
Jennifer SuenVocational Rehabilitation OfficerEmployment Service
Workshop Schedule• 2:00-2:10 p.m. Introduction• 2:10-2:20 p.m. Warm-up games• 2:20-3:00 p.m. Understanding the
characteristics and needs of children/youths with mental / physical disabilities
• 3:00-3:15 p.m. Group Activity• 3:15-3:45 pm Tips for activities planning
and suggested activities• 3:45-4:00 p.m. Conclusion and Q&A
Objectives
• To have a better understanding of the characteristics and needs of children and youths with mental and/ or physical disabilities
• To be familiar with their strengths and limitations
• To be aware of their special needs in planning activities
• To be supportive, effective and helpful
Down’s Syndrome• Since 1866 by John Down.• Chromosomes: Human cells
normally have 46 chromosomes which can be arranged in 23 pars. However, people with down’s syndrome have 47 chromosomes.
AutismSocial: Difficulty in mixing with other children, litter or no eye contact, sustained odd play, prefer to be alone, may not want cuddling, inappropriate attachment to objects, etc.
Language: Inappropriate laughing and giggling, echolalia, not responsive to verbal cues and acts as deaf, difficulty in expressing needs, use gestures or pointing instead of words, etc.
Autism
Behavioral : Resists changes in routine, extremely overactive, spin objects, displays extreme distress for no apparent reason, no real fear of dangers, apparent insensitivity to pain, etc.
•Ref: Autism-society.org
Autism
Special Needs of Children/Youths with Mental Disabilities
• “New language”
• More pictures, signs, demonstrations• Assisting Facilities (eg. Money vs. Octopus)
• Clear and straight forward guideline
• Ask before you help / Tell them what you’re going to do
Special Needs of Children/Youths with Physical Disabilities due to …..
• Poor walking stability
• Poor sitting balance and posture
• Poor hand function
• Limited self-care ability and flexibility
• Associated impairments
Background
• Hospitalization: “illness, abnormal, isolated”
• Developmental: Focus on limitations and skills training
• Community Rehabilitation: Focus on needs, social inclusion, networking, support
Person Centered Approach
• “Is a process whereby persons with disabilities, with the support of families, direct the planning and allocation of resources to meet their own life vision and goals.”
Person Centered Approach
• “Is based on a person’ s preferences, dreams and needs, and discovers what the person loves and dislikes.”
• Ref: John O’ Brien
Quality of Life
• Physical well-being
• Emotional well-being
• Material well-being
• Interpersonal Relations
• Personal Development
• Self-Determination
• Social Inclusion
• Rights
Tips For Activities Planning
• Open-minded• Listening is the key• Less Authority, More Support • Age appropriate• Choices• Self-Determination• Acceptance and Respect