Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: SPD20TRA.
Disabilities, 25 YH credits, provides in-depth knowledge of different disabilities and their consequences in everyday life, such as difficulties with social interaction, communication, concentration and impulse control. You get tools for treating people with disabilities, on their own or in combination with substance abuse, in a respectful and individually adapted way. The course is part of TUC's programme for support educators in the disability field.
Duration: 5 weeks
Location: Tranås
Language: Swedish
Level: Intermediate
CSN-eligible
Time commitment: Full-time study equivalent to 25 YH credits (approx. 5 weeks)
The course covers disabilities and their consequences in everyday life for the individual, such as limitations in social interaction and communication, restrictive repetitive behaviours, concentration difficulties, cognitive impairments, poor impulse control and learning difficulties.
The course covers disabilities and their consequences in everyday life for the individual, such as limitations in social interaction and communication, restrictive repetitive behaviours, concentration difficulties, cognitive impairments, poor impulse control and learning difficulties.
What you will learn
What you learn.
You can explain different disabilities and their consequences in everyday life.
You can treat people with disabilities respectfully and on the individual's own terms.
You can identify limitations in social interaction, communication and impulse control.
You have knowledge of disability in combination with substance abuse.
You can adapt support and approach to the individual's needs.
Curriculum
How the course is built.
Disabilities and everyday consequences
Different types of disabilities and how they affect everyday life.
Communication and social interaction
Limitations in interaction and communication, and strategies for approaching people.
Cognition, impulse control and learning
Cognitive impairments, poor impulse control and learning difficulties.
Disability and substance abuse
Theoretical foundations of co-occurring disability and substance abuse.
Target audience
Who is this for?
The course is aimed at future support educators and others who support people with disabilities.
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