MPM5206 - The psychiatry of intellectual and developmental disabilities

Leader: Dr Jenny Torr

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

Historical, philosophical, ethical, humanitarian and legal issues in the lives and care of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities; epidemiology of intellectual/developmental disabilities; intellectual/developmental disability within the family life cycle, in society and across the lifespan are covered. Psychiatric disorder in intellectual/developmental disability is also examined in detail.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this selective candidates will be able to:

1. Understand, define and differentiate the terms Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability.
2. Appreciate ethical, humanitarian and legal issues regarding people with intellectual/development disabilities and incorporate this understanding into psychiatric practice.
3. Identify biopsychosocial risk factors for psychiatric disorders in people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
4. Understand and minimise the barriers to diagnosis of psychiatric disorder in people with developmental disabilities.
5. Appreciate the importance of identifying the cause of a developmental disability and recognise common syndromes and behavioural phenotypes.
6. Understand and describe how psychiatric disorders present in people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
7. Differentiate and assess the causes of challenging behaviour.
8. Conduct a modified psychiatric assessment and formulate a diagnostic hypothesis and management plan.
9. Give an appraisal of various service models for delivering psychiatric services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Assessment

1.Satisfactory participation in either face to face or on-line tutorials:
A) Participation in group discussion
B) Completion of learning activities
2. 1,500 word written assignment

Contact hours

The unit presented as a series of interactive seminars based upon learning modules.

Prerequisites

MPM Year 1 units