Disabilities & Psycho-Social Rehab (HUS 222)

Term: 2014-2015 Spring

Faculty

Elizabeth SullivanShow MyInfo popup for Elizabeth Sullivan

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM (1/13/2015 - 5/14/2015) Location: MAIN RIVER 433

Description

An overview of perspectives relating to the day-to-day problems of persons with mental, physical and developmental disabilities including mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and other nervous symptom disorders. The rehabilitation process will be examined, including strategies and techniques for rehabilitation of the various disabilities. Additional focus will be on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for functional assessment and rehabilitation planning. Ethical and legal issues such as self-determination, strategies for independence and nondiscrimination will be addressed. Prerequisite: PSY101, or with instructor permission.