Rob is a 32-year-old man who was a passenger in a motor vehicle
that flipped over. His brain injury resulted in damage to the
frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. He developed speech
difficulties and seizures as a result. Rob now experiences slowed
thinking, aggression, depression, and behaviour disorders. He
recently moved from home to a community-based assisted living
facility. Rob smokes two packs of cigarettes daily, drinks coffee,
and eats sparingly throughout the day. His symptoms include
anxiety, irritability, periodic bouts of depression, and poor
balance. Rob has expressed a desire to improve his lifestyle and
learn the skills necessary to do so.
6. Identify five relevant others who might be engaged in Rob’s
assessment process.
7. You are talking to Rob about his goals for the future. He
verbally explains his goals to you but because of his speech
problems, you are not sure that you have properly understood him.
Explain what communication technique staff should use in this
situation. (35–60 words)
8.How can staff provide strengths-based support to Rob? (75–100
words)
9. Explain how staff might provide active support to Rob.
(75–100 words)
10.Staff want to teach Rob the skills needed to manage and
control his anger. What learning strategies might they use to do
this? Explain. (60–90 words
11.Identify five potential informal learning opportunities for
Rob.
12.Why might staff sometimes withdraw support to an appropriate
level as directed in Rob’s skills development plan? Provide two
reasons.
13. Why is it important for staff to provide appropriate
constructive information and feedback to Rob as soon as possible?
Provide two reasons.
14. One afternoon Rob prepares a salad for his lunch
without prompting which is in contrast to the packet of chips he
usually has. How should staff respond and why? (35–60 words)
15.One evening a support worker has difficulty implementing the
skills development plan because Rob does not wish to participate in
self-care skills development due to feeling tired. What should the
worker do in this situation? (30–50 words)
16.What can staff do to assist with the monitoring and reviewing
of Rob’s person-centred skills development plan? (20–50 words)
17.Write a report in which you outline Rob’s rights and the
legal obligations staff must observe when providing support to Rob.
You may conduct independent research in order to do this. Ensure
that any sources used are appropriately referenced. (750–1,000
words)
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