Intellectual Disability Care – Introduction to

The aim of this module is to introduce key concepts in intellectual disability and to enable the student to explore the needs of individuals with an ID with regards to health and illness within a biopsychosocial framework. This module is suitable for individuals who have a keen interest in the field of intellectual disabilities and wish to further their knowledge and understanding of the issues facing people with intellectual disabilities and their families. It is particularly useful for individuals with a social care background who may want to work in intellectual disability services in the future.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the students should be able to:
Critically explore the definitions and causes of disability and impairment
Examine the evolution of care for individuals with Intellectual Disability in Ireland
Critically discuss the physical health care needs of children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Examine ethical, legal and political issues relevant in intellectual disabilities within the national and international context
Examine the key concepts in mental health and illness for people with Intellectual Disabilities
Critically explore the concept of challenging behaviour in Intellectual Disability care
Critically explore the use of technologies and applications for a person with an intellectual disability