Social Work with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as a Special AreaLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TH00CA67
Credits
5 op
Objective
• you know how to promote the agency, social inclusion and right to autonomy of children, young people who are becoming independent, adults and elderly people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• you are able to work in a multi-professional team that looks after the interests of a client with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family
• you are familiar with the legislation and other norms that guide intellectual and developmental disability support work
• you have knowledge of the special services and support measures granted based on an intellectual and developmental disability, and you are able to guide your clients and families in their use
Content
• the reasons of intellectual and developmental disabilities and the most common disorders and conditions that cause them
• ethical issues in intellectual and developmental disability support work
• positive recognition
• supported decision making
• autonomy and the specific situations in which it can be restricted under legislation
Qualifications
Students can start optional customer group-specific studies when they have completed at least 60 credits.