5.1 Explain to the team PMLD – profound multiple learning disabilities is a person with multiple combined disabilities that may require 24hrs care or complex care, some conditions are epilepsy, heart disease, physically that they need additional support from.
5.2 Describe the potential impact of PMLD on individuals- People with PMLD have physical and sensory impairment needs. Some have communication problems, mental health issues and complex needs. Some may have challenging behaviour due to their condition and needs. Some have mobility needs, daily living tasks, and employment and education needs.
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They are different type of communication method that can be used for individual needs according to the preference and what can work for them. (1) Picture and symbol (2) Communication board (3) Hand over hand guidance (4) Sign language (5) Facial Expression.
5.4 Describe health needs that are likely to affect an individual with PMLD- Epilepsy, mental health, cancers, and dementia; all these health issues are intended to affect an individual at any age or having depression.
5.5 Describe ways of supporting individuals with PMLD to engage in everyday activities – People with PMLD have special and unique needs, that require personal-centred attention according to their preferences and abilities. Everyone has a choice when engaging them with daily living activities.
Carers most follow individual preferred choices so that there wont be a dilemma or conflict between caregiver and service user. They must be a structure or routine that is flexible and suitable when providing care or support for an individual.
Individual should be able to have all the support and equipment they need to be able to support individual according to their needs if