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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 12-13-2005 |
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PSY243
2006 Spring – 2007 Summer
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LEC 3.0
Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) Load 3.0 Acad |
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Psychology of Developmental Disabilities |
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The interrelationships among the physical, intellectual,
social, and psychological aspects of developmental disabilities (DD). Various
service approaches, policies, and programs designed to foster an adequate
adjustment for individuals with DD and their families. Values and beliefs
relating to persons with developmental disabilities. Prerequisites: PSY101 or permission of Instructor.
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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PSY243 2006
Spring – 2007 Summer II |
The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities |
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Identify
personal beliefs and attitudes about persons with developmental disabilities
and explore the impact these beliefs and attitudes may have on personal
interactions with individuals with DD. (I) |
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2.
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Describe the nature and causes of various developmental
disabilities as well as their diagnoses. (I) |
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Compare psychosocial, psychosexual, and intellectual
development processes of persons with and without DD. (I) |
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4.
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Identify
characteristics of individuals with specific developmental disabilities which
may impact their responses to various situations including times of crises
(i.e., institutionalization). (II) |
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Explain the process of functional assessment as it relates
to persons with DD. (III) |
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Explain the
purpose of formulating measurable goals in a variety of areas for persons
with DD, including why they are developed, who develops them, and how they
are developed. (III) |
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Describe the
impact a person with DD may have on other family members and describe
techniques which may be used when interacting with non-disabled family
members. (III) |
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Identify common issues regarding sexuality among persons
with DD. (III) |
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Explain issues specifically relating to the aging process
in people with developmental disabilities. (III) |
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Outline specific state regulations related to the
protection and rights of persons with DD. (IV) |
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Describe
therapeutic systems for persons with DD (i.e., physical and occupational
therapy, medical care, medications, education, etc.). (IV) |
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Describe the structure, function, and importance of
vocational, educational, and living supports for persons with DD. (IV) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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PSY243 2006
Spring – 2007 Summer II |
The Psychology of Developmental Disabilities |
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I. Overview of
developmental disabilities (DD) A. Personal beliefs and
attitudes B. Definition of DD C. Causes of DD D. Diagnosis of DD E. Developmental processes
of persons with and without DD II. Specific developmental
disabilities A. Mental retardation B. Cerebral palsy C. Fetal alcohol syndrome D. Epilepsy E. Autism F. Hearing impairment G. Visual impairment III. Working with persons
with developmental disabilities A. Functional assessment of
persons with DD B. Techniques for
formulating measurable goals for persons with DD C. Issues for families with
a member with DD D. Sexuality issues related
to persons with DD E. Issues relating to the
process of aging among persons with DD IV. Care for persons with
developmental disabilities A. State regulations
relating to persons with DD B. Therapeutic systems for
persons with DD C. The structure, function,
and importance of vocational, educational, and living supports for persons
with DD |