@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Many approaches to “behavioral challenges” focus heavily on “eliminating a behavior” rather than understanding the purpose of an action. Trauma can impact our brains and nervous system’s ability to differentiate between safe and unsafe …
@ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: The internet can feel scary, and a caregiver’s response can often be to limit access to technology in an attempt to keep someone safe. However, to move away from a protective model and toward …
@ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Relationships are what matter most. We all need people and desire to belong. But what does true belonging and social inclusion really mean and look like? Many possibilities and social opportunities exist yet so many …
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Many children and adults considered to have “challenging behavior” get the label through actions and events that could have been avoided.Unwanted behavior is often caused – unintentionally – by the system, the team or …
@ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure certain levels of health and safety, while also giving the client the dignity of …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
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. …
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: Paying attention to a person’s community life is a fundamental part of our work. Many people served in our system are lonely or disconnected. Through real stories this session explores strategies for making connections …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: 5000 choking events occur yearly in the United States resulting in over 1400 deaths. Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) have a higher risk of death during choking events than individuals without disabilities. This …
@ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: The first place we learn about relationships is in the home, but too often kids, teens and adults with disabilities are not given opportunities to say “no”, set boundaries, or practice healthy relationship skills. …
@ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 South Park Street, Madison, WI 53713
Overview: We all desire a home that truly feels like a home — a home that is ours, whether shared or not. More than just the building, home is our own personal headquarters for living …
