Course Code: REL-IDD-0-MOC
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe communication needs and challenges that are common among people with IDD.
Identify the benefits and limitations of at least five communication methods.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Communication Needs
Meet Kaylee
What is Communication?
The Value of Communication
Communication Challenges
Sensory Impairment
Intellectual Disability
Autism
Communication Disorders
Review
Summary
Section 3: Communication Methods
Communication Methods
Spoken Language
Written Language
Sign Language
Communicating with Behavior
Communicating Without Language
Picture Systems
Electronic AAC Tools
Using Telephones
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP
Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.