Person-centered services to people with disability with complex needs

• Impairments – problems in body function or structure
• Activity limitations – difficulty in executing activities
• Participation restrictions – problems an individual may experience in involvement in lifesituations

http://www.aihw.gov.au/disability/technical-definitions-of-disability/

The definition of multiple and complex needs implies both:

• Breadth of need – multiple needs that are interrelated or interconnected
• Depth of need – profound, severe, serious or intense needs

(Refer to readings – Rankin and Regan 2004)

The combination of these two descriptions will give you a basis for this assessment.

Write a referenced reflection on when a person with disability would be regarded as having complex needs. In this reflection, you will need to demonstrate your understanding of complex need by giving two (2) examples and explanations of why these needs are complex and not basic.

1. Explain the individual approach/process of person-centred care needs.
2. Explain the importance of consulting the individual.

(refer to readings – Support planning resource kit)

1. List the types of community services that could be included for each of the following:
   • Aboriginal client who is deaf
   • Bipolar with developmental delay
2. Explain why you have selected these community services

Please note: Community services should be in your local area.

1. coordinating the delivery of individual support plans
2. monitoring the delivery of individual support plans
3. evaluating the current delivery of individual support plans
4. reviewing the delivery of individual support plans

1. Stakeholders
2. Person