Developmental Risk Factors

• Where an intellectual disability is caused by or associated with neurological damage, this can also affect personality, arousal, impulse control and emotional regulation. • When people with intellectual disability have not developed a full range of communication skills, they may be unable to tell their carers about any problems or concerns and may be unable to understand the verbal advice and suggestions given to them. • Personality development may also be impaired increasing morbidity and carer burden. • Sexual development may be delayed, due to inability to grasp complex themes or when carers are reluctant to provide appropriate sexual education. This can lead to sexually inappropriate behaviour. A lack of knowledge about appropriate sexual behaviour could also increase the risk of sexual abuse

Module 1 - Introduction to Dual Disability
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Module 2 - Developmental Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Module 3 - Assessment of mental health problems in people with intellectual disability
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Module 4 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders: Part 1
Schizophrenia
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Module 5 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders -Part 2
Mood Disorders
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Module 6 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 3
Anxiety Disorders
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Module 7 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 4
Personality Disorders
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Module 8 - Specific Psychiatric Disorders - Part 5
Mental and Physical Health
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Module 9 - Challenging Behaviour
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Module 10 - Medication
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Module 11 - Psychological Therapies and Social Interventions
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Module 12 - The Service System
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