Course aim
To raise awareness of what disability means and an understanding of how those with a Learning Disability can be supported.
Learning Outcomes
- What is a learning disability
- Legislation
- Support through a person centred approach
- Communication
- Learning disabilities and relationships
- Developing strategies to support behavioural change
- The purpose and principles of Independent advocacy
Course Content
- Understand what is meant by learning disability
- Recognise the different causes of learning disability
- Support person centred thinking and planning
- Support clients in their relationships
- Support communication
- Enable clients with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour
- Understand the need for Independent advocacy