5N1652: The Learner Will Demonstrate A Clear Understanding Of The Support Required By An Individual: Intellectual Disability Studies Assignment, MU, Ireland

The Learner will demonstrate a clear understanding of the support required by an individual with an intellectual disability by researching their own role, the role of the multi-disciplinary team, and provision of services evidence is to be referenced and analysis of investigation carried out as part of the research.

1. How would you promote the following in caring for a person with an intellectual disability:

a) dignity

b) choice

c) relationships

d) contributing

2. Explain the role of front line staff in providing individualized support to persons with an intellectual disability in accordance with their preferences and needs

3. Outline current approaches toward developing quality in the provision of services to persons with an intellectual disability and their families, to include standards and quality assurance

4. Illustrate the importance of working as part of a team in meeting the needs of persons with an intellectual disability

a) physiotherapist

b) occupational therapist

c) speech and language therapist

d) social worker

e) psychologist

6. Provide examples of services to persons with an intellectual disability that illustrate the medical and or social models of support

7. Identify examples of progressive models of service delivery both from Ireland and from other countries

8. Promote positive attitudes toward people with an intellectual disability