Pedagogies to Support Youths and Adolescents with Disabilities (DST311)

Adolescents and youth with disabilities often face a range of health and functional challenges, making it difficult for them to perform various activities of daily living without assistance. Many experience difficulties in communication and understanding, which can limit their participation in community and social activities. Like their peers without disabilities, they encounter numerous challenges associated with the adolescent years. Without appropriate support, these circumstances can contribute to the development of mental health issues. This course explores the common needs and challenges faced by this group, as well as strategies for providing effective support.

• Puberty and its impact on Adolescents and Youth with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Psychosocial Development Issues of Adolescents and Youth with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Gender Issues During Adolescence
• Identity Issues During Adolescence
• Challenges in meeting Diverse Needs of Adolescents and Youth
• Bi-directional impact between families and young people with disabilities or special educational needs
• Planning, Interventions for Adolescents and Youth with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Learning Strategies for Adolescents and Youth with disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Social Interaction for Adolescents and Youth with disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Transition into and Out of Adolescence
• Social Inclusion of Adolescents and Youth with disabilities and Special Educational Needs: In School and in the Community Programmes
• Crisis Intervention for Adolescents and Youth with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs

• Examine the challenges and issues related to gender that adolescents and young adults with disabilities encounter.
• Propose strategies for using technology to enhance engagement and learning for adolescents and youth with disabilities.
• Determine the familial relationship factors that influence the development of personal identity in adolescents and youth with disabilities.
• Create a plan for supporting the transition of adolescents and young adults with disabilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of community programmes that promote the inclusion of adolescents and youth with disabilities.
• Analyse social and emotional issues relevant to adolescence and early adulthood, such as depression, bullying, or friendships, in the context of disabilities.