dis518 understanding complex and challenging needs
UNDERSTANDING COMPLEX AND CHALLENGING NEEDS
DIS518
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The complex support needs of people with cognitive disabilities arise from interplay between multiple factors such as social disadvantage, poor physical and/or mental health, and impaired cognition and communication. Challenging behaviours are exhibited by many people with cognitive disability as a result of their complex support needs. Such behaviours often entail their exclusion from services or the imposition of restrictive practices. In this subject, students will explore behavioural and non-behavioural perspectives on understanding challenging behaviours, and both individual and systemic interventions to create change. Three principal research-based interventions are explored: Positive Behaviour Support, Attachment, and the creation of Psychologically-Informed Environments. Students will be encouraged to master each of these distinct approaches before trying to think about synthesis of these making judgements about which is most appropriate for a person in a particular context.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSian Anderson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into HCADP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsADP5CCN
Equivalent subjectsDIS508
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
New Directions in the Treatment of Aggressive Behaviour for Persons with Mental and Developmental Disabilities
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLiberman, R.P., & Lavinga, G.W.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherNova Science Publishers: New York
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Incorporating Attachment Theory into Practice: Clinical Practice Guideline for Clinical Psychologists working with People who have Intellectual Disabilities
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSkelly, A., Fletcher, H.K., Flood, A., & Jones, L.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherThe British Psychological Society
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Attachment in Intellectual and Developmental Disability: A Clinicians Guide to Practice and Research
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorFletcher, H.K., Flood, A., & Hare, D.J.
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSian Anderson
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.00 hour scheduled online class every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 10.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Support Plan critique (2000 words equivalent)Students to critique a plan and suggest recommendations to improve it. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Annotated bibliography (500 words equivalent)Assessment will provide students with solid grounding in attachment through the review of published key works. | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Comparative essay (1500 words equivalent)Essay requires students to compare behavioural approaches and explain environmental rather than individual interventions for challenging behaviour. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO4, SILO5 |
3 x 200-word online forum posts (600 word equivalent)Students participate in moderated online fora throughout the semester (each worth 5%). These 'debates' draw upon case scenarios provided. | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO6 |