Building on previous knowledge this module addresses nursing aspects related to young and middle childhood and specific support and intervention strategies required assisting in health and wellbeing of children from twelve to 18 years of age.

Theories related to adolescence. Challenges for the adolescent with sensory physical and verbal impairments. Transitioning from childhood; rights of the adolescent with an intellectual disability; communication, promotion of choice, decision making, risk taking, empowerment, lifestyle and health well-being, behavioural health choices, smoking alcohol and diet. Health promotion and therapeutic and creative activities including leisure and recreational provision for adolescents in developing interpersonal relationships, friendships. Sexuality, sexual development, sexual health, relationship skills, recognising and responding to abuse. Person centred nursing skills Care planning underpinned by principles of person centred care Personal care (assisted independent hygiene programmes) Nutritional assessment and support of the adolescent Facilitating communication, health and wellbeing (sexuality and relationship development) Health promotion skills (body awareness, sexuality and relationships development, testicular awareness, breast awareness)

Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) Describe the stage of adolescent development Discuss issues of health and wellbeing for adolescents Develop an understanding of lifestyles and choices of adolescents with an intellectual disability impact on health and wellbeing

(Attitudes and Values) Develop an understanding of the issues relating to the interpersonal needs of adolescents with an intellectual disability

(Physical Skills) Demonstrate clinical skills essential for nursing practice.

Experience The module will be taught through a combination of lectures and clinical skills laboratories that engage with selected primary texts and supplemented by secondary material (assigned, recommended and/or sourced by students). Lectures will combine contextualisation with close reading, illustrated, where necessary, by visual and audio material. Clinical skills laboratories will have an emphasis on participative group-work, and focus on exploring values, attitudes and understanding of disability. Research Appreciate current evidence based literature and its relevance to nursing practice and incorporate relevant national and international health policy.