What you will learn in this course

Definition of learning disabilities; types of learning disabilities; charecteristics of learning disabilities; support needs of people with learning disabilities; working with people with learning disabilities.

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    Welcome to the course!

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    Introduction

    • What is learning disabilities?
    • Types of learning disabilities
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    • Causes of learning disabilities
    • Genetically inherited causes of learning disabilities
    • Conditions associated with learning disabilities
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    Law and public policy relating to people with learning disabilities

    • Law and public policy relating to people with learning disabilities
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    Understanding the needs of people with learning disabilities

    • Models of defining learning disabilities
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    • Support needs of people with learning disabilities
    • What do people with learning disabilities want?
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    • Risks to people with learnining disabilities
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    Person centred care

    • Personalisation
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    • Person centred planning
    • Supported living and Direct payments
    • Your role in supporting people with learning disabilities
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    Supporting people with learning disabilities

    • Language, Labelling and Stereotyping
    • Communicating with people with learning disabilities
    • Social Inclusion
    • Inclusion in Employment
    • Advocacy
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    Before you go...

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