Learning Disability Awareness

Overview

Learning disabilities can take many forms, with varying impacts on an individual’s life and behaviour. It is therefore essential to understand and manage the requirements of individuals accordingly.

Course Objectives

This half day course aims to increase understanding about people with a learning disability, including the causes and ranges of disabilities in those working within the health and social care sectors.

Agenda

• Introduction to Learning Disabilities
• Overview of different learning disabilities
• Causes and Effects
• How to support those with learning disabilities
• Communication
• Managing the behaviour of people with learning disabilities
• Positive risk taking and empowering those with learning disabilities