Children with Complex Need Ask the Expert Series 2024
Title of Training: Supporting Youth with IDD and Substance Use
Participants will learn and practice strategies to address substance use in youth with IDD in addition to exploring resources to support caregivers and families of these youth.
Speakers: Dr Wanda Brown Ramseur
Training Dates & Times:
Part 1: 4/30/24
12:00pm – 2:00pm Total Hours: 2 hours
Part 2: 5/21/24
12:00pm – 1:30pm Total Hours: 1.5 hours
Please Note: This training will occur as a two-part series. You must attend both sessions in this series to receive a certificate with contact hours.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of early intervention/detection of substance use in youth
- Learn strategies for supporting caregivers of youth experiencing substance misuse
- Identify treatment and recovery resources
Agenda:
Part 1:
12:12:10pm - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
12:10-1:45pm - Presentation/instruction
1:45-2pm - Q& A/closing remarks
2:00pm - Conclusion of training
Part 2:
12:00-12:05pm- Welcome and housekeeping
12:05-12:20pm- Short review/presentation of topic
12:20-1:30pm- Q&A/closing remarks
1:30pm- conclusion of training
Title of Training: Genetic Disorders and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Participants will explore common genetic disorders that result in IDD and discuss the impact of these diagnoses for youth in regard to their mental health needs and access to resources.
Speakers: Dr Anne Wheeler
Training dates & Times:
Part 1: 5/14/24
12:00pm – 2:00pm Total Hours: 2 hours
Part 2: 5/28/24
12:00pm – 1:30pm Total Hours: 1.5 hours
Please Note: This training will occur as a two-part series. You must attend both sessions in this series to receive a certificate with contact hours.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify 3 common genetic disorders that result in I/DD
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Examine how a genetic diagnosis can impact mental health and access to services
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Weigh the pros and cons of condition-modifying gene therapies for genetic disorders that result primarily in neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Agenda:
Part 1:
12:12:10pm - Welcome/introduction of speaker/housekeeping items
12:10-1:45pm - Presentation/instruction
1:45-2pm - Q& A/closing remarks
2:00pm - Conclusion of training
Part 2:
12:00-12:05pm- Welcome and housekeeping
12:05-12:20pm- Short review/presentation of topic
12:20-1:30pm- Q&A/closing remarks
1:30pm- conclusion of training