PSY 202 - Developmental Disabilities and Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Institution:

Central Maine Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course will present an overview of current theoretical and philosophical perspectives relating to the day-to-day problems of those with mental, physical and developmental disabilities including mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, TBI and other nervous symptom disorders. The rehabilitation process will be examined, including the history and background, legislation, basic principles and philosophy. Also considered are the steps in the rehabilitation process, historical attitudes toward people with disabilities, the medical model and independent living programs. Course content and activities will enable students to recognize ways in which disability affects individuals as members of families, groups, organizations and communities. Course focus will also be on exploring techniques used in various life stages and reviewing innovative ways to overcome apathy and discrimination in populations. Additional focus will be on developing the knowledge and basic skills necessary for rehab goal planning, functional assessment, and direct skills teaching along with job development, analysis, matching and retention. Major emphasis is given to the operation of the state vocation/ federal system. Ethical and legal issues such as self-determination, strategies for independence and nondiscrimination will be addressed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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