Working with young people who have an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment

This guide is intended to help psychologists, caseworkers and Youth Officers identify, refer, understand and work with young people who have or may have an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment. This guide includes:

• tips for engaging and interacting with the young person
• things to consider when communicating with the young person
•  stressors that may trigger behavioural problems.

The document also includes information about working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have  have an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.