Overview
§Demographics
§Communication issues
§Healthcare issues
§Ethical issues
§Policy issues
The outline of this curriculum includes the following:
1.Demographics:  what are common characteristics among adults with DD and how do these factors vary with level of disability.
2.What are the issues with regard to such things as getting a history.
3.What are the common healthcare issues encountered.
4.What are the special ethical considerations.
5.What are some of the health care policy questions.