Event Category: Behavioral Support and Mental Health
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Aug 5Wait, You Want Me to Talk About SEX? Getting Comfortable Having Uncomfortable Conversations About Sexuality with Neurodivergent Kids, Teens, and Adults – In Person Training
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Very few neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults get comprehensive, evidence-based sex education that is responsive to their own learning style and needs. This puts many at risk of sexual exploitation, unwanted pregnancies, and STD’s. In this training, we will discuss ways to have conversations about sexual health; supporting someone’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity; …
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Aug 12Person-Centered Thinking and Planning: Moving Beyond Program Jargon and Bureaucratic Requirements to Build Better Lives – In Person Training
Presenter: Monica Bear, MSSW
Overview: Documents like Member-Centered Plans and Individual Support and Service Plans serve as the cornerstone of programs such as Family Care, Partnership, IRIS and CLTS. These documents list and authorize the menu of services people utilize while simultaneously demonstrating Medicaid compliance. The original intent, of helping people design an individualized roadmap for living their best lives, …
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Sep 8Rethinking ABA: A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Behaviors and Therapies
Presenters: Brynna Lunde and Amanda Pandl
Overview: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a therapy that applies principles of learning and behavior to real-world situations. The primary goal is to increase helpful, positive behaviors while decreasing harmful or disruptive ones to improve a person’s independence, communication, and daily living skills. Participants will develop a basic understanding of the ABA principles, terminology, and how …
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Oct 14Managing Threatening Confrontations – In Person Training
Presenter: Josh Lapin, MSSW
Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations is designed to assist you in learning how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. These moments often appear chaotic – when to step back, who to call for back up, and “when to duck.” This seminar is designed to put order to the chaos. Stages …