Syllabus
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Course Code: HD -401 Course Name: Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | 1. Various approaches to defining and understanding differently abled -Philanthropic: Meaning, Examples etc., -Medical: Meaning, Examples etc., -Legal: Meaning, Examples etc., -Social: Meaning, Examples etc., 2. Different types of impairments, causes and effects on individuals. -Physical: Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, Spina bifida and Spinal injuries their Characteristics, Types etc., -Intellectually Challenged: Characteristics, Types etc., -Intellectual: Gifted and Learning Disabilities their characteristics, types etc., -Emotional Retardation: Characteristics, Types etc., -Sensory: Visual and Auditory their characteristics, types etc., 3. Educational modifications and intervention programs for different types of differently abled people |
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| 2 | 4. Attitude of people, family and community towards differently abled people and their
impact on their developments 5. Physical and social barriers in the development of persons with disabilities and their impact -Modification of physical and social environments for differently abled persons -Enabling participation of differently abled as a contributing member of society 6. Needs of exceptional children. 7. Programs and policies for differently abled persons 8. Use of assistive devices for differently abled persons |
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| 3 | 9. Mental Health -Definition, concept and importance of holistic health -Definition, concept and importance of well being -Definition, concept and importance of happiness -National Mental Health Program of India (1982) -Community mental health: Needs, Programmes, etc., 10. Infancy -Implication of attachment and bonding for mental health -Maternal deprivation Syndrome. -Intervention with families and professionals from allied fields 11. Early Childhood Years -Mental Health Needs: Safety, Security, Relationships, Autonomy and Self Concept -Behaviour Difficulties: Feeding problems, Aggression, Withdrawal, Problems related to early Schooling |
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| 4 | 12. Middle Childhood -Mental Health Needs: Recognition, Appreciation, Friendships and Industry -School Related Problems: Truancy, School phobia, Conduct disorder, Childhood depression -Child abuse (including child sexual abuse) 13. Adolescence -Mental Health Needs: Sense of Identity, Autonomy, Problems related to sexuality, Academic Problems, Aggression, Substance Abuse, Depression and Suicide 14. Adulthood -Mental health problems in the community: Life events that cause stress e.g. separation due to death, migration etc. -Substance abuse and addiction -Violence -Sexual abuse. -Management of stress: counselling, training in relaxation, yoga, meditation etc.. |
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