GC 770 - Grief Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Course overview

The CE course in the Diverse Populations Specialist Certification Program curriculum focused on Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities covers a comprehensive overview and review of grief rituals that are appropriate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). It then explores the ways that IDD grievers differ in coping with grief, based on their motor abilities and accommodations. Students learn how to support clients with special needs, their families and their caregivers through their grief. This Grief Support for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities course includes readings/study from the assigned textbooks as well as video lectures and presentations.