An Overview of Different Types of Disabilities

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: What is a Disability?

Defining Disability

The Impact of Disability

Common Terms

Developmental Disabilities

Intellectual Disabilities

Severity of ID

Causes of Disabilities

Genetic Causes and Syndromes

Other Causes

Living with Disability

Social Model of Disability

Supports for People with Disabilities

Review

Summary

Section 3: Types of Disabilities

Disabilities and Impairments

Mobility Impairments

Sensory Impairment

Communication Disorders

IDD Diagnoses

Down Syndrome

Cerebral Palsy

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Brain Injuries

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations!

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. Disclosure: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.