What is a Developmental Disability

Developmental disability is used as a broader term than intellectual disability as it includes a second group of people – those with autism spectrum disorder. This is not meant to indicate that the needs of people with autism spectrum disorder and people with intellectual disability are the same. Nor does it mean that mental illness in these distinct populations will present in the same way. What is important is that both of these groups tend to be supported by similar social care services (disability services, social work services)

Module 1 - Introduction to Mental Health Problems in People with a Dual Disability

Module 1 - Introduction to Dual Disability
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Module 2 - Developmental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Module 3 - Assessment of mental health problems in people with intellectual disability
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Module 4 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders: Part 1
Schizophrenia
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Module 5 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders -Part 2
Mood Disorders
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Module 6 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 3
Anxiety Disorders
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Module 7 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 4
Personality Disorders
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Module 8 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 5
Mental and Physical Health
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Module 9 - Challenging Behaviour
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Module 10 - Medication
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Module 11 - Psychological Therapies and Social Interventions
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Module 12 - The Service System
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