May 2019
Health Highlights for Caregivers of Persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome Webinar
In many ways, the body of people with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) works differently than most. A problem in their brain affects their ability to control their appetite; regulate their body temperature; feel pain accurately; produce many…
Find out more »August 2020
Trauma’s Influence on the Brain, Body, and Behavior: Promoting Healing & Well-Being WEBINAR
This training is FULL. Download Zoom App Life experiences shape who we are. This session will highlight the impact of negative life experiences, such as trauma and stress, on the lives of individuals with intellectual…
Find out more »Health Issues Causing Crises? What To Look For, What To Do WEBINAR
Register here to attend the online webinar: Health Issues Causing Crises? - Registration Download Zoom App Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have difficulty in understanding their pain/discomfort or telling others about it. Their…
Find out more »September 2020
Power and Control: Learning to Use It Respectfully
WEBINAR This session is full. Slots are still available in the September 30th session. Description: As caregivers, we are in a close and complicated relationship with the individuals we support. We are asked to ensure…
Find out more »Thoughtful Limits, Client Rights Limitations & Restrictive Measures – What I Need To Know as a Care Giver
WEBINAR Individuals we support sometimes make life-style choices or present with behavior challenges that put their own health and safety and that of others at risk. Some supports that are needed might restrict the person’s…
Find out more »Power and Control: Learning to Use It Respectfully
WEBINAR This training is FULL. 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…
Find out more »Thoughtful Limits, Client Rights Limitations & Restrictive Measures – What I Need To Know as a Care Giver
WEBINAR Registration is closed. Individuals we support sometimes make life-style choices or present with behavior challenges that put their own health and safety and that of others at risk. Some supports that are needed might…
Find out more »October 2020
Managing Threatening Confrontations
WEBINAR This training is full. Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations instructs participants in how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. These moments often appear chaotic-when to talk, when to…
Find out more »Sensory Regulation and Self-Care
WEBINAR This training is full. Overview: We all experience stress. Whether you are an individual requiring significant support from others (due to sensory/ movement/ neurophysiological differences), or an individual providing support to another, the practices…
Find out more »Managing Threatening Confrontations
WEBINAR This training is full. Overview: Managing Threatening Confrontations instructs participants in how to effectively support individuals who could experience the full range of behavioral escalation. These moments often appear chaotic-when to talk, when to…
Find out more »Sensory Regulation and Self-Care
WEBINAR Overview: We all experience stress. Whether you are an individual requiring significant support from others (due to sensory/ movement/ neurophysiological differences), or an individual providing support to another, the practices shared in this workshop…
Find out more »November 2020
Trauma’s Influence on the Brain, Body, and Behavior: Promoting Healing & Well-Being
This training is FULL. Download Zoom App Life experiences shape who we are. This session will highlight the impact of negative life experiences, such as trauma and stress, on the lives of individuals with intellectual…
Find out more »Health Issues Causing Crises? What To Look For, What To Do
Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have difficulty in understanding their pain/discomfort or telling others about it. Their lives can be greatly improved when pain/discomfort and their causes are discovered. This session will help…
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The Ethics & Boundaries of Neurodiversity & Health: What We Make of Brain and Behavioral Differences
Webinar 4 training hours + 1/2 hour break Presented by: Angela Marx and Peter Leidy How do we promote health and provide inclusive support with people who all think and act in unique ways? How does the…
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