QQI 5N1652 Intellectual Disability Studies Assignment 1: Person-Centred Plan within the Social Model of Care | The Open College

Assignment 1 for QQI 5N1652 asks learners to research one specific intellectual disability, such as Down syndrome or fragile X syndrome, and explain why a person-centred plan matters for a service user supported under the social model of care. It follows a set heading structure, from the definition and causes of ID to legislation, the support worker’s role and a personal reflection.

Assignment 1 Title

“Investigate an Intellectual Disability and discuss the relevance of developing a person-centred plan for the service user within the social model of care.”

An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included; it is usually of short duration and carried out over a specified period. Write a comprehensive discussion on the topic, supporting your assignment with relevant research evidence.

Assessment Criteria

• Detailed description of topic under investigation (10%)
• Effective use of documentation and background information (10%)
• Detailed understanding of supports required (5%)
• Comprehensive analysis, reflection and evaluation of findings (5%)

Learning outcomes: 2, 6, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20.

Instructions

• Base the assessment on a service user you have cared for during a current or previous work placement, or a family member/relative with an intellectual disability you have cared for; or complete it with no client/service user, using course material, external reading and research.
• Write in the third person, supported by relevant research, with a bibliography.
• Word count: 2,000 (+/-10%); contents page, bibliography and optional appendices are not counted. Deductions for going over are at tutor discretion.
• Protect the anonymity of the client and organisation: change all names and state this clearly.
• Use reliable sources (preferably Irish/UK websites, healthcare literature and journals, books, course material) and reference throughout in Harvard style.
• Presentation: accurate information, correct context, grammatical correctness and professional vocational language.

Required Structure

Introduction

• Introduce self and area of work or previous experience, if any.
• Outline the aims and objectives of the assignment.

Intellectual Disability

• Provide a definition of ID and a general overview of statistics and causes of ID.
• Provide an overview of your chosen ID, addressing definition, causes, assessment etc.

Social Model of Care

• Define the social model of care, its benefits and the barriers that can exist.
• Services available for the service user within a social model context.
• Legislation associated with promoting the rights and needs of service users.

Person-Centred Care Planning

• What is a person-centred approach to care?
• How does a person-centred approach benefit a service user?
• How can it be achieved within the service setting?

Role of the Support Worker

• How service users can be supported physically, psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and socially within a person-centred approach.
• How support staff can promote dignity, choice, relationships and contribution.

Conclusion and Reflection

• Reflect on what you have learnt.
• Analyse the positives and negatives of your findings.
• Provide recommendations to promote person-centred care within the social model of care.

Results are provisional and subject to confirmation by the QQI External Authenticator.