SUPPORT PLANNING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
DIS503
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Person Centred planning and practice has become a catch all phase referring to the development and implementation of effective individualized support plans for people with disability. This subject explores the different contexts and types of individualised plans that professionals may be required to utilise and the key skills and elements of the planning process. These will include effective communication, including verbal and non-verbal techniques, strategies for identifying needs and resources, and using multiple theoretical stances to provide insights into different perspectives on needs.
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSuzane Vassallo
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 HOUA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsADP5SPD
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Planning and support for people with intellectual disabilities: Issues for case managers and other professionals.
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBigby, C., Fyffe, C., & Ozanne, E.
Year2007
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherJessica Kingsley and UNSW
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Social work and intellectual disability: Working to support change
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBigby, C., & Frawley, P.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPalgrave
ISBNN/A
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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
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Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSuzane Vassallo
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour scheduled online class every three weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Synchronous online session
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 10.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Plan Critique (1,800- words equivalent) Students to critique a support plans and suggest improvements. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| 10-minute Group Presentation of Support Plan (equivalent to approx. 750-1000 words per student). Based on a team of about 3 students. Students to use online tool to present and record their plan. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Individualised Support Plan (2,500-words equivalent) This individual submission follows the Group Presentation. | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |