Define The Term Intellectual And Multiple Disabilities Using Appropriate Terminology: Intellectual Disability Case Study, TCD, Ireland

Section A. –  Introduction

I.Define the term intellectual and multiple disabilities using appropriate terminology and briefly mentioning how terminology has changed with time.

II. Describe briefly the causes of Intellectual disabilities  and outline the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual needs which should be met by a service provider

III. Describe how professionals assess people to diagnose an intellectual disability

IV. Define frontline staff and describe what a typical service might look like for a man like Brian. Explain the role of each the multidisciplinary team members in Brian’s life – physiotherapist, occupational therapist, Speech therapist and social worker and how they work together in a team.

V. Discuss how different organisations have different ethos’s in line with their attitudes and beliefs and explore how this might influence service users in terms of choosing a service

Section B.  – Day Programme 

Design a day programme for Brian that will run for five days a week that is not centre-based and is service user-led. Bearing in mind O Brien’s five accomplishments.

This programme must be within the boundaries of the financial budget which Brian has received.

Section C.  – Respite Programme

Design a suitable respite service for Brian that is not centre-based and is service user-led.

This service must also be in line with O Brien’s five accomplishments and must meet Brian’s needs, his family’s needs and also be within budget constraints.