1.After reading pages 665-674 of your textbook, how might health care needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities differ from those of the general population. Strongly consider preventive care, treatment options, and ability to make informed medical decisions.
2. Navigate the Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, and the American Diabetic Association and identify one interesting fact or statistic to share with the class.
https://www.heart.org/
https://alz.org/
https://www.diabetes.org/
3. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome have higher rates of obesity and heart disease. Please discuss 2-3 contributing factors for the increased risk. Additionally, discuss how community programs and resources such as the Get Fit program can assist in managing the above medical conditions.
4. Read pages 665-674 of your textbook (A Comprehensive Guide to IDD). Consider how environmental and social factors affect access and quality of health care for individual with IDD.
1.After reading pages 665-674 of your textbook, how might health care needs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities differ from those of the general population. Strongly consider preventive care, treatment options, and ability to make informed medical decisions.
