Nisonger and Partner Trainings
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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