Supporting People with Down Syndrome

Description

The objectives for each study unit are that learners will be able to:

• list the main things that people with Down Syndrome want and need from their support networks
• identify the skills required to support someone with Down Syndrome effectively
• describe the impacts of Down Syndrome and the difficulties that can arise
• recognise when someone is a victim of hate crime and take appropriate steps to prevent it
• explain how support workers can make things easier for people with Down Syndrome
• differentiate between fact and fiction in relation to some preconceived ideas about people with Down Syndrome
• describe what a person-centred approach to support is
• explain what ‘circles of support’ are and how they can be used to assess a person’s needs
• list the purpose of time banks and identify how they can be beneficial to many people with Down Syndrome
• describe how best to help people with Down Syndrome to communicate effectively and make important decisions
• explain how person-centred planning can benefit people they support
• identify the purpose of health action plans
• suggest ways of helping people to integrate and succeed in finding work

Price is per online user of this course, excluding VAT.

5% discount on purchases of 10 users or more. For purchases of 50 users or more please phone 0844 854 9218 to find out if larger discounts are available.