Residential Care for children with disabilities

The outline story. Damien is 16 years old and in residential care for children with disabilities. He was involved in a serious car accident that has left him with a brain injury. He is non verbal, but he seems to understand basic information and he uses pointing or symbol boards to communicate his needs. Damien is incontinent and he needs assistance with personal care and dressing, but he is capable of feeding himself. He is socially awkward and can sometimes be aggressive towards other carers and residents for no apparent reason.

He often has nightmares about the car accident and does not engage in social activities with other residents. You are concerned about his mental health and have discovered that he has been drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in his room.

how would these be questions be filled in in the right manne?

1,Initially,how do you get information about Damiens’ needs?

2,What are his cognitive, social and physical needs?

3,How comfortable would you feel working with Damien on your own?

4,What factors might explain Damiens’ developmental issues?

5,What risk factors exist for Damien?

6,What issues might impact on the provision of services for Damien, in your current workplace?

7,What service might you refer Damien to if he showed signs of increased aggression in frequency and/or intensity?

8,Explain how his issues are inter-related?

9,What will you do to motivate, support and encourage this client?

10,What is the advantage of consulting with other carers, Damiens’ family or significant others to determine his developmental status?