SWRK 296D

Advanced Social Work Practice with Persons with a Developmental Disability

The definition, incidence, etiology, and prevention of developmental disabilities will be presented. This course also examines the life course needs of people with developmental disabilities including the collaboration of families and community, the role of social workers and other health professionals in the California Regional Center System and the Department of Developmental Disabilities, as well as presenting general issues related to service delivery systems, advocacy movements, criminal justice system involvement, mental health, sexuality issues as well as social policy issues.

Units: 3.0