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Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Adults with ID/DD

Presenter:

  • Andrea Witwer, PhD

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the presence of psychiatric disorders in individuals with ID and related risk factors
  • List the role of different members in the team
  • Describe the steps that can be taken to support those with IDD and co-occurring psychiatric disorders

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Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)​

Presenters:

  • Erin Harris, MSW, LISW-S
  • Emily Cary, PhD

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify conditions associated with intellectual disability (ID) and developmental disabilities (DD), including signs, symptoms, and diagnosis.​
  • Identify the major challenges adults with ID and DD face, including diagnostic challenges, communication, mental health, and trauma

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Supporting Communication for Adults with ID/DD and Complex Communication Needs

Presenter:

  • Amy Miller Sonntag, SLPD, CCC-SLP

Learning Objectives:

  • Define the levels of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
  • State three supported communication strategies you can use as a communication partner
  • List two ways you will incorporate a supported communication strategy with someone in your care

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Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) and Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) in Ohio

Presenters:

  • Tracy Manz, Project Manager, Family Resource Network of Ohio; Aspirations Ohio, Ohio Ambassador Charting the LifeCourse
  • Barbara Sapharas, Family Resource Network of Ohio, Ohio Ambassador Charting the LifeCourse

Learning Objectives:

  • Introduction to Person Centered Thinking (PCT)
  • Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC)
  • Know that there is a complementary relationship between PCT and CtLC
  • Application in Health Care settings and interactions: People, Families, Professionals

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