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Developmental Disabilities


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Developmental Disabilities – Overview

The purpose of this course is to explore the meaning of Developmental Disabilities from an empowerment model.  To that end:

The student will consider definitions and aspects of a variety of developmental disabilities, in order to understand the socially-conferred status of the label.

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The purpose of this course is to explore the meaning of Developmental Disabilities from an empowerment model.  To that end:
• The student will consider definitions and aspects of a variety of developmental disabilities, in order to understand the socially-conferred status of the label.
• The student will identify how attitudes and beliefs about individuals with developmental disabilities have evolved throughout history, as well as consider the current society attitudes toward developmental disabilities.
• The student will identify and consider issues that occur throughout the life span of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The student will identify and discuss ethical issues that influence individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the life span.
In addition the role of NGOS, governmental bodies and RCI including major policies such as PWD, Inclusive and integrated education will be discussed.


  • 45 (15 hours of theory and 30 hours of practicum)

  • Number of Credits: 2

  • Maximum Intake: 40

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Psychology (Optional)

  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Non- Psychology students (Mandatory)

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

Developmental Disabilities – Overview

The purpose of this course is to explore the meaning of Developmental Disabilities from an empowerment model.  To that end:

The student will consider definitions and aspects of a variety of developmental disabilities, in order to understand the socially-conferred status of the label.

…Read More

The purpose of this course is to explore the meaning of Developmental Disabilities from an empowerment model.  To that end:
• The student will consider definitions and aspects of a variety of developmental disabilities, in order to understand the socially-conferred status of the label.
• The student will identify how attitudes and beliefs about individuals with developmental disabilities have evolved throughout history, as well as consider the current society attitudes toward developmental disabilities.
• The student will identify and consider issues that occur throughout the life span of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• The student will identify and discuss ethical issues that influence individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the life span.
In addition the role of NGOS, governmental bodies and RCI including major policies such as PWD, Inclusive and integrated education will be discussed.


  • 45 (15 hours of theory and 30 hours of practicum)

  • Number of Credits: 2

  • Maximum Intake: 40

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Psychology (Optional)

  • Undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Non- Psychology students (Mandatory)

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

The Office of Admissions,CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)