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 ⇒ Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator ⇒ Unit 3.13: Support children with additional needs ⇒ Explain the medical and social models of disability

Explain the medical and social models of disability

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.13: Support children with additional needs
Learning outcome: 3 Understand the principles of inclusive practice
Assessment criteria: 3.2 Explain the medical and social models of disability

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  • Medical Model of Disability:
    • The source of an individual’s difficulties is their medical condition
    • The issue can only be resolved by making changes to the individual (e.g. through a cure or treatment)
    • This can make the individual feel stigmatised and result in less self-esteem and confidence
  • Social Model of Disability:
    • The source of an individual’s difficulties is society’s attitude
    • The issue can be resolved by making changes to society (e.g. increasing public awareness, making adaptions to include individuals with disabilities etc.)
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