4 Year Nursing Degree Programme (BSc Cur) Intellectual Disability Nursing

NU2D01 -The Lifespan of the person with Intellectual Disability 2 (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

Following completion of this module the student should be able to:

• Discuss methods of assessing and meeting the needs of adults and the elderly with intellectual disability.
  
• Discuss risk assessment and risk management for the adult with an intellectual disability.
  
• Discuss the role of education from childhood to adulthood in the development of the adult with intellectual disability.
  
• Discuss the function of leisure and work in the development of the adult with intellectual disability.
  
• Discuss the impact of the person with intellectual disability on the family.
  
• Explore end of life issues for the person with intellectual disability and for the family.

Module Learning Aims

This module develops the student's knowledge of the development of the person from adulthood to
elderly life. Attention is given to the fundamental aspects of education and the role of leisure and work in
the development of the adult. The context of the family of the person with intellectual disability and its
importance in the person's life is emphasised in the module. Issues of loss and bereavement are also
addressed.

Recommended Reading List

Essential Reading

• Santrock J.W (2009) Lifespan Development, 12th edn. McGraw Hill, London.
  

Recommended Reading

• Aldridge J. (2007) Risk assessment, risk management and safety planning. In Person-Centred Practices- A Holistic and Integrated Approach. (Jukes M. & Aldridge J. eds.) Quay Books, London. pp. 281-297.
  
• Davidson P., Prasher V. P. & Janicki M.P. (2003) Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities and the Ageing Process. Blackwell, Oxford.
  
• Prasher V.P. & Janicki M.P. (eds.) (2002) Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.Blackwell, Oxford.
  
• Aird R. (2001) The Education and Care of Children with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.David Fulton, London.
  
• Cartwright C. & Wind-Cowie S. (2005) Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties.Continuum International Publishing Group, London.
  
• Fowler S. (2007) Sensory Stimulation: Sensory Focused Activities for People with Physical and Multiple Disabilities.Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London.
  
• Stevens P. & O'Moore M. (2009) Inclusion or Illusion? Educational Provision for Primary School
  Children with Mild General Disabilities:Blackhall Publishing, Dublin.
  
• Ware J. (2003) Creating a Responsive Environment for People with Profound and Multiple Learning
  Difficulties.Fulton, London.

* Additional readings will be given for each unit of learning.