Assessment technique: skills Demonstration working as a special needs assistant QQI Level 5N1786. Practical tasks: develop a pictorial visual sequence schedule of a personal care routine for one of the following practical self-care tasks _toileting, general hygiene procedure, feeding or dressing that will support the child within the setting /preschool. Ensure the activity is age and developmentally appropriate meeting the needs of the child and following current legislation.

Written account will include the following :*Briefly identify the impacts of the disability on the child and consider physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and linguistic development.

• Aclear rationale for the choice of this activity, explaining how it potentially will support the child with their personal care skills.
• Example how the activity links to Aistear the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework /National School Curriculum and Siolta the National Quality Framework for for Early Childhood. Give a written example of how you supported a child with the other practical tasks. PERSONALSKILLS:_Develop some form of communication material e. go. (PECS) to assist a child with Additional needs to understand and /or communicate their emotions. Written account will include the following *Example of demonstrating your understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistent supporting a child through an event incident of empathy, patience, and kindness.
• Explain how to introduce the resources to the child, and how it will support the child in their learning and development.
• Explain how the activity links to Aistear the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework /National School Curriculum and Siolta the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood.
• Support your account with reference to national guidelines, legislation, curriculum etc.

Interpersonal Skills :_Demonstrate and give written accounts of examples for effective verbal communication, active listening, teamwork, non_Verbal communication when working with the class teacher and /or stakeholders (not the child) while on your placement as a SNA. Reflection of your personal Learning :_write an account of your personal learning from the practical tasks, personal and inter personal skills while on placement in Preschool.