Purpose

The module aims to describe how anxiety disorders and related disorders are diagnosed and treated, with reference to people with intellectual disability.

Target audience

The module aims to provide information to individuals working with people with an intellectual disability, who want to increase their understanding of how to support people with intellectual disability who also have an anxiety disorder or a related disorder.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this module, you should be able to: • Have a understanding of the symptoms and signs of anxiety and related disorders. • Understand how these might present in people with intellectual disability. • Be aware of the issues in assessing a person with intellectual disability for anxiety and related disorders. • Have an understanding of the treatment options in managing anxiety and related disorders. • Have an understanding of the adjustments that may need to be made in supporting people with intellectual disability who also have anxiety. Duration Completing this entire module may take up to three hours. The module is broken into sections for you to complete at your own pace.