SUPPORT PLANNING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
DIS503
Not currently offered
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
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be admitted into HOUA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsADP5SPD
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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
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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
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PublisherPalgrave
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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