Module 4: Modifications for Evidenced Based Practices and Treatment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Information
Recorded
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Location
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Children's Hospital New Orleans - Worley Hall – 210 State Street
200 Henry Clay Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify at least 2 key general considerations in preparation for therapy for individuals with IDD.
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Describe at least two essential modification considerations that apply across therapeutic approaches.
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Identify at least two evidenced based practices and associated modifications for effectiveness with individuals with IDD.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to prepare clinicians to modify treatment and expand their ability to treat individuals with IDD and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
Description
Dr. Kelly received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from LSU in 1998 and post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively providing person-centered and wellness focused support planning and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities and has published research on assessment/treatment of behavioral health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. She received the Bernard R. Wagner Leadership in Developmental Disabilities award, Special Recognition for Enhancing the Wellness of Individuals with IDD from the Arc of Louisiana, and currently sits on the National Association for Dual Diagnosis Continuing Education/Conference Committee.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Dr. Kelly received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from LSU in 1998 and post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively providing person-centered and wellness focused support planning and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities and has published research on assessment/treatment of behavioral health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. She received the Bernard R. Wagner Leadership in Developmental Disabilities award, Special Recognition for Enhancing the Wellness of Individuals with IDD from the Arc of Louisiana, and currently sits on the National Association for Dual Diagnosis Continuing Education/Conference Committee.
Financially Sponsored By
- Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
- Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana
- Louisiana Healthcare Connections
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan- Louisiana
- Healthy Blue Louisiana