Understanding the importance of assessment and formulation when developing care and support plans for people with Intellectual Disabilities is crucial. How can we use methods of assessment to seek meaningful change in the way that care and support is provided for people with Intellectual Disabilities? What interventions can be utilised to support improvements in quality of life for people with Intellectual Disabilities and their family? This module serves as a catalyst for change, empowering you to explore innovative ways of care planning as well as recommendations for intervention. Utilising real-world scenarios of people with intellectual disabilities, you will engage in the development of comprehensive care plans through analysis of data to inform your recommendations and interventions. Overall, this module will equip you with the skills needed to confidently plan and recommend interventions tailored to individual needs, culminating in well-structured written reports detailing assessment processes and outcomes. Critically exploring the intricacies of person-centred support planning will refine your abilities to make a tangible difference in the lives of people with Intellectual Disabilities.
Lecture (campus based students: face to face synchronous lectures; distance learning students: recorded asynchronous lectures) -32
Consolidation Sessions (online synchronous) -10
Written -Report -Care and Treatment Needs Assessment Report -2000 words -40%
Written -Report -Collection of Care & Needs Assessment and Proposed Care Plan Report -2500 words -60%
Reassessment methods: Like- for- like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the multifaceted factors contributing to areas of need and quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.
2) Demonstrate a high-level ability to prepare thorough assessments of the characteristics, care, support, and treatment needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
3) Demonstrate advanced proficiency in analysing and integrating data, research findings and case information.
4) Apply advanced discipline specific specialist skills to design and report comprehensive recommendations for interventions tailored to people with intellectual disabilities.
5) Synthesize complex information from various sources to ensure best practice in social care settings, showcasing advanced competence and adaptability.
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