Description

The aim of the webinar is to understand the difficulties in the assessment of people with intellectual disability and to think about how these can be addressed. Participants will review definitions of intellectual disability and consider the prevalence of mental disorders in this group. They will also learn how mental illness can present in this population and consider what adjustments in practice may need to be made.

Trainers

  • VDDS staff (VDDS Staff) — St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne_Victorian Dual Disability Service

Eligibility criteria

Webinars are tailored to staff working in Disability or Mental health Services.

Categories: Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning, Capability 1 - Embedding responsible, safe and ethical practice
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing, Other
Levels: Introductory
Lifespans: Adult

Tuesday 30 January 2024
12:30 to 13:30
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Provided by Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)
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