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Sexuality and Working with Disabled Children and Young People
Mon, 14/07/2008 - 12:46pm — SIRCC Admin
Course Aim:
To examine the physical and psychological aspects of the development of sexual identity in children and young people with disabilities and look at how workers respond to this process
Course Objectives:
Become aware of your own attitudes and how they affect responses in the workplace
Have an understanding of patterns of sexual development
Look at working effectively with children with a range of disability and sexual orientation
Have knowledge of the impact of disability on sexual development
Have a knowledge of key principles and relevant legislation
SVQ Underpinning Knowledge:
This course may provide evidence for unit HSC 34
Target Group:
This course will be useful for all staff working with children and young people with disabilities from basic grade practitioners through to Unit Managers
Course Length:
3 days
Category:
Specific Interest