Sociology Australia Case Study 2022

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Intellectual disability includes the challenges with the mental abilities which impact the
functioning in the areas of adaptive functioning and intellectual functioning. According to the
data reports, the intellectual disability tends to affect males than the female towards being
diagnosed with mild intellectual disability (Koslowski et al. 2016). The word "intellectual
disability" means a person having limitations in cognitive operations and skills, especially
communication, interpersonal and self-care abilities, are other disabilities (Hanlon et al. 2018).
Such limitations that result in a child developing and learning more slowly or differently than a
child in general. Intellectual disability is considered and identified by challenges in both the field
of adaptive and intellectual functioning. This study will discuss the case of John who has a mild
intellectual disability and will propose some of the recommended solutions from the view of a
health caregiver towards the support he requires for independence and also the probable
challenges he might face during the implementation of the process.
Measures to explore for supporting John for the development of his independence
concerning Ann.
In consideration of the situation where John met Ann, it is important for Jon to develop his
independence in the blooming relation. Since both John and Ann are being diagnosed with mild
intellectual disability, it is important for me, being the key worker to initiate some of the specific
categories of coping strategies. This is because these will help John to face the stressful social
interaction with Ann. The copying strategies will initiate a link with the psychological distress of
John, thereby enabling him to take the first step for the development of interventions for
improving his social habits and communication skills. According to Hosking et al. (2016),
challenges regarding communication are the major challenges that are faced by adult individuals

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having a mild intellectual disability. In light of the case study and linking with the data reports
regarding the challenges of mild intellectual disability, John has challenges in learning social
rules and delayed adaptive behavior. It is my role as the key worker to initiate measures like
active coping, emotion-focused coping and problem-focused coping strategies for enabling John
to develop independence in his blooming relation with Ann, whom he met recently. In the early
stages of the development and the enhancement of his self-independence (Emerson et al. 2016),
another measure that I can explore is the support seeking coping strategy. In the current situation,
I should encourage John to go forward and talk to Ann for working out their relation.
Understanding that this approach falls under the problem-focused coping strategy, this measure
will enable john to take the first step since both John and Ann are intellectually disabled at a mild
stage. Some of the other measures that I can initiate include a culturally appropriate and
collaborative family-centered approach. This will be well suited for John due to the complexities
of his health and developmental issues towards social interaction. It is important for John to
develop independence and confidence to initiate communicating with others and socialize with
others without my help.
While progressing towards the development of the relation with Ann, who is another patient of
mild intellectual disability, some of the other measures that can be adopted include the provision
of co-ordinated and professional services for capitalizing the strength of John. A strength-based
perspective can emphasize the development of trusting relationships with Ann within the natural
environment (Bishop-Fitzpatrick, Mazefsky and Eack 2018). John must develop his adaptability
skills and form functional communication for maximizing his self-sufficiency for interacting
with Ann. Fostering a community environment together with ensuring inclusion and respect will