The Introductory Preservice Health Training modules are designed to provide an overview of treating individuals with developmental disabilities. The Jay case presents a child with autism. In this case, communication challenges are paramount. Behaviors that co-occur for some children with autism are both modeled and described. The tutorials use multi-media, virtual patient instruction.
As you work through each case, you make decisions about how to conduct the examination. You will also be asked to answer specific questions related to developing a treatment plan.
Course Content
Lessons
Status
2
Developmental Disabilities
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Common Forms of Developmental Disabilities
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Medical Conditions Commonly Associated with Developmental Disabilities
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Using Person First Language
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Interacting with Persons with Disabilities
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Interacting with a Person with Communication Difficulties
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Understanding the Use of Nonverbal or Behavioral Communication
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Importance of Nonverbal Communication
- Common Forms of Developmental Disabilities
- Medical Conditions Commonly Associated with Developmental Disabilities
- Using Person First Language
- Interacting with Persons with Disabilities
- Interacting with a Person with Communication Difficulties
- Understanding the Use of Nonverbal or Behavioral Communication
- Importance of Nonverbal Communication