Learning Disability Services Exam

What is the primary aim of normalization theory?

Which type of program helps individuals with intellectual disabilities find and maintain employment within their community?

What do community living programs aim to achieve for individuals with intellectual disabilities?

What does social role valorization (SRV) theory emphasize?

Which approach to care is characterized by the provision of standardized care to a large group of individuals?

What is the primary focus of an individualized, needs-led approach in social care?

What are the key features of the individualized, needs-led approach?

What does the shift towards an individualized, needs-led approach require from care professionals?

What type of care is recognized as necessary for addressing the challenges faced in delivering mental health services to individuals with intellectual disability?

Which approach is required to provide effective care for individuals with intellectual disability in the context of mental health services?

What is one of the challenges faced when delivering care to people with intellectual disability in the UK?

What is necessary to ensure mental health professionals have the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care to individuals with intellectual disability?

Which concept is NOT an essential component of normalization?

In the context of normalization, what is the primary goal of person-centered planning?

Which approach was a key driver for the shift from institutional to individualized, needs-led services?

What is the primary reason for the increased emphasis on self-determination in the context of intellectual disability services?

Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of the normalization movement in intellectual disability services?

In the context of social role valorization, what is the primary purpose of advocacy?

Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of specialist psychiatric services for people with intellectual disabilities in a needs-led approach?

A multidisciplinary team is developing a care plan for a person with an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health disorder. Which team member’s input is most critical for ensuring the plan is individualized and needs-led?

What is the primary role of community-based mental health services in the context of a needs-led approach for people with intellectual disabilities?

How has the role of the psychiatrist evolved in the context of the shift from institutional to individualized, needs-led services for people with intellectual disabilities?