KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER �RO33: Supporting individuals through life event�(Non-Examined Assessment / coursework) �

Life Stages

4-10 years: childhood

11-18 years: adolescence

19-45 years: young adult

46-65 years: middle adulthood

65+ years: older adult

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PIES Growth & Development

Physical: fine and gross motor skills, mobility, body changes, menopause, ageing characterises.

Intellectual: language development,

Emotional: Bonding, different attachments, independence, self-confidence, self image, self esteem.

Social: relationships, social skills and responsibilities.

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Factors affecting growth and development across life stages

• Physical Factors: Diet and nutrition, activities, lifestyle choices eg alcohol, smoking, genetics, physical and mental health, disability, sensory impairment
• Social Factors: positive and negative relationships, social inclusion/exclusion, opportunities, discrimination bullying
• Emotional Factors: anxiety, fear, sadness, happiness, grief, attachments, family security
• Cultural Factors: Community, religion, race, gender, sexual orientation
• Environmental Factors: housing needs and conditions, pollution (air, noise light), neighbourhood, home environment (neglect, conflict), access to services

Task 1: You will be set a task to explore an individual’s growth and development across a particular life stage, and to explore how their whole life has been impacted by factors.

KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER �RO33: Supporting individuals through life event�(Non-Examined Assessment / coursework) �

Expected and Unexpected Life Events

PHYSICAL EVENTS: accidents, injury, illness, genetic disorders, puberty, menopause

RELATIONSHIP CHANGES: starting/ending relationships, divorce/separation, parenthood, bereavement

LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES: school starting/changing/exclusion, redundancy, imprisonment, retirement, bankruptcy

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Needs Arising From Life Events

• Weight gain - dietary advice and support
• Stress/anxiety - coping mechanisms, someone to talk to, mental health support
• Loss of income - financial advice and support
• Learning impairment - specialist support, independent living, equipment

Task 2a: You will set a task to describe and explain the impact of life events on an individual and explore the sources of support for the needs arising from those life events. In this task you need to interview a real person.

Impacts of Life Events

Physical: illness/tiredness, pain, weight loss/gain, changing appearance

Intellectual: adapting to change, learning new skills, learning impairment

Emotional: mental health, grief, anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem/self-image.

Social: lifestyle choices, personal relationships with friends and family.

Financial: change in income, increases costs change in wealth.

Sources Of Support That Meet Individual Needs�TYPES OF SERVICES�FORMAL: Hospitals, health centres, care homes, day centres, children's services, hospices, respite care, rehabilitation centres, (addiction)�INFORMAL: family/friends, religion/culture�CHARITIES: Relate, Gingerbread, Cruse, Age UK, MIND, specialist charities�

Practitioners

GP

nurse

midwife

specialist doctor

physiotherapist

dietician

social worker

counsellor

occupational therapist

health care worker

charity workers

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Task 2b: You will be set a task on researching and recommending sources of support (formal, informal and charity based) to meet the individual needs. This may be on a local or national level. You will then need recommend one source from each area of provision for the individual and justify your choice, and explain how you have applied Person-Centred Values in making this recommendation.

KNOWLEDGE ORGANISER �RO33: Supporting individuals through life event�(Non-Examined Assessment / coursework) �