• To define abnormal assessment findings that may be indicative of an underlying genetic disorder
• Explain the signs and symptoms of common genetic disorders that result in intellectual developmental disabilities
• Explain the underlying pathophysiology of genetic disorder

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about developemental disability early intervention services.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Describe some programs available to help intervene in early childhood development of children with I/DD
• Define the program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities (IDEA)
• Define individualized family service plan (IFSP)

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  genetic concepts.  After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• To describe the development of the study of genetics
• Define key terms in developmental genetics
• Illustrate the different types of genetic testing available

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about  history of intellectual and developemental disabilities.   After studying the information presented here,you will be able to-

• Identify early attitude of health professionals and society on persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Describe the historical issues surrounding the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
• Describe how the role of an I/DD nurse has changed over time
• Define mental retardation; describe criteria to diagnose mental retardation
• Explain the etiology and epidemiology of (I/DD)

The purpose of this program is to educate the learner about nursing considerations in developemental disabilities.  After studying the information presented here, you will be able to - 

• Describe depression and how it affects the disabled
• Depict ways to support disabled individuals freedoms and self sufficiency
• Define abuse of the disabled; list ways to help identify abuse
• List ways to prevent and treat abuse against disabled individuals

• To describe the development of the role of the I/DD nurse
• Describe the responsibilities of a health care provider in taking care to persons with I/DD
• Illustrate settings in which these professionals can be found

• Illustrate issues facing the developmentally and intellectually disabled persons in their adolescent years
• Outline the pattern of development of social, intellectual and motor skills
• Describe services available to help persons in this age group