Project 1 for QQI 5N2396 asks SNA and childcare learners to choose one physical disability, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida or muscular dystrophy, and follow one child through school: what causes the condition, how it affects development, which aids help in class, what the SNA does, which Irish education laws support inclusion, and which activities build participation.

Performance Criteria

The project should include:

Introduction

Introduce the reader to what the project will be about.

1. Clear identification of the causes of this specific disability (5 marks)

Describe in detail the causes/possible causes of your chosen disability.

2. Identification of characteristics of this specific special need (5 marks)

• Describe in detail the characteristics of your chosen disability, focusing on 3 of the following difficulties: Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional, Social. (3 marks)
• Briefly discuss 4 of the most commonly associated conditions of your chosen disability. (2 marks)

3. Assistive technologies, physical aids and medical aids specific to this special need (5 marks)

Focusing on your chosen child, discuss in detail 5 items which can aid the child with this physical disability while in school.

4. The role of the special needs assistant (10 marks)

Describe in detail the role and responsibilities of the SNA when working with a child with this physical disability.

5. Educational options available for this child (5 marks)

• Discuss two Educational Acts since 1990 which have facilitated the successful integration of children with additional needs into the mainstream school system. (2 marks for each act, total 4)
• Focusing on the special need of the child in question, which type of education setting would you view as best for meeting this child’s needs? Give reasons. (1 mark)

6. Appropriate developmental activities (5 marks, ½ mark per activity)

Describe briefly 10 activities which would enable a child with this physical disability to integrate within the class and develop in specific areas.

7. Detailed examination of one chosen activity (10 marks)

Choosing one of the above activities, discuss in detail why the activity is of benefit to a child with this physical disability. 10 detailed reasons required.

Conclusion

Write a brief conclusion to your assignment.

Harvard Referencing (5 marks)

• Clear, concise in-text referencing and complete reference list (3 marks)
• Evidence of understanding (2 marks)

Note: use your own words, research with newspaper and magazine articles and SNA or parent interviews where possible (with permission), and do not rely only on internet articles.

Get Expert Help with Your 5N2396 Project 1

The highest-value sections here are the SNA role and the detailed examination of one activity (10 marks each), yet many learners give them the same space as the causes section. Pick a disability where you can find solid Irish sources, link every aid and activity back to your one chosen child, and name the Education Act 1998 and the EPSEN Act 2004 (or another relevant act) with a clear point on how each supports inclusion. The ten reasons for your chosen activity should be specific, not ten versions of “it builds confidence”.

Our QQI assignment help can guide your plan for each criterion, and our childcare and SNA assignment support helps with research and Harvard referencing. You can also look at a related 5N1786 SNA additional needs research project.