SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Mobility and Mind - Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is the most common cause of physical disability in children and young people in the developed world. However, it doesn’t have to be a barrier to a fulfilling education. Inclusive classrooms and adapted teaching strategies can support children with cerebral palsy to learn and develop. This SEND course will help you understand the characteristics and types of cerebral palsy, and how to create an inclusive learning environment.

Learning outcomes:

Develop alternative communication methods that promote social connections and reduce isolation.
Create accessible classroom environments to accommodate mobility needs.
Define teaching strategies to build self-confidence and resilience for positive self-image and emotional growth.
Collaborate effectively with families, therapists, and specialists to ensure a holistic approach to education and wellbeing.

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

This SEN course will help you understand how to adapt your learning environment and develop new teaching strategies to provide the practical, educational support young people with cerebral palsy need.

This course is mainly designed for teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff working with children with cerebral palsy. But if you’ve ever found yourself asking ‘what is cerebral palsy ’, then this course is for you. Cerebral palsy in children is a relatively common cause of physical disability, and learning about it can help you support children with it.

Why choose iAM Compliant

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This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.