Course Code: REL-IDD-0-HGDIIDD
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 2/28/2021
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the basic stages of growth and development that are experienced across the life span.
Identify some challenges commonly faced by people during different life stages and how these might be experienced by a person with I/DD.
Provide age-appropriate interactions, challenges, and opportunities to the people you support based on an understanding of human development.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction A. About This Course B. Learning Objectives Section 2: Human Development 101 A. Human Development B. Child Development C. Phases of Development D. Meet Barney E. Meet Anastasia F. Generations G. Summary Section 3: Infancy to Adolescence A. Stage 1: Infancy B. Milestones C. Potential Challenges D. Stage 2: Toddler Years E. Supporting Independence F. Stage 3: Preschool Years G. Potential Challenges H. Review I. Stage 4: Grade School Years J. Barney’s School Experience K. Anastasia in Middle School L. Potential Challenges M. Stage 5: Adolescence N. Rites of Passage O. Physical Growth P. Sexual Development and I/DD Q. Barney Falls in Love R. Potential Challenges S. Summary Section 4: Early and Middle Adulthood & Maturity A. Introduction B. Stage 6: Early Adulthood C. Barney’s Job D. Anastasia’s Higher Education E. Education F. Intimacy G. Stage 7: Middle Adulthood (30s-50s) H. Anastasia’s Independence I. Potential Challenges J. Independent Living K. Money L. An Unexpected Pregnancy M. Starting a Family N. Aging Parents O. The Death of Barney’s Father P. Stage 8: Maturity (60s and older) Q. Retirement R. Potential Challenges S. Age-Related Changes T. Be Flexible U. Death Education V. Barney’s Health Fails W. End of Life Planning X. A Good Death Y. What About Anastasia? Z. Summary Section 5: Conclusion A. Differences and Similarities B. Turn, Turn, Turn C. Course Summary D. Course Contributor E. References F. Resources G. Congratulations!
Expert Reviewer: Shannon Hill, PhD., BCBA-D
Shannon Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Over the past 25 years, she has provided support to children and adults as a direct support professional, vocational educator, behavior therapist, and counselor. She has also worked as a researcher, trainer, administrator, and consultant.
Disclosure: Shannon Hill, PhD., BCBA-D has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry, Intermediate level Direct Support Professionals; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.