Best Practices in Serving People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) and Mental Health Concerns: SELF-PACED ONLINE

The rate of co-occurring mental health disorders in people with ID/DD ranges from 30%-50%, yet most mental health practitioners have little to no training related to working with people with ID/DD. In this self-paced course we'll discuss the intersection of IDD and mental health, explore topics of cultural consideration related to people with ID/DD, and examine evidence-based practices related to serving people with ID/DD.

Learning objectives: 

• Participants will understand the definition of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Participants will be able to identify the characteristics of common developmental disabilities.
• Participants will be able to describe concepts such as person-centered-planning, person-first language, and identity-first language.
• Participants will be able to identify evidence-based interventions for people with ID/DD and mental health concerns.
• Participants will increase their knowledge about Nevada's services and supports for people with ID/DD.

Presented by: Diane Thorkildson, MPH

Continuing Education Units: 2 CEUs

This learning event is approved for CEUs by the following professional organizations:

• National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)*
• International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)

• Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling Counselors
• Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
• State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers

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