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I/DD Populations and Clinical Assessments

Program Description psychologists, and counselors. Other interested Many clinicians often express concern over mental health professionals are invited to attend. appropriate mental health assessments for Fees individuals that have intellectual/developmental This training is sponsored by Alliance Behavioral disabilities (I/DD). Understanding the needs of this Healthcare. Training is only available to their staff population is often absent from most graduate and providers. The fee for Alliance Providers is $80; level clinical courses of study, despite evidence there is no fee for Alliance employees.. that individuals with I/DD experience mental health challenges at a rate greater than the typically developing populations (Nezu, Nezu & Gill-Weiss, 1992). Misdiagnosis and diagnostic overshadowing can lead to inappropriate care causing greater challenges for these individuals as well as their systems of support. This two day training opportunity intended for licensed clinicians that provide Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCA) and Outpatient Therapy (OPT) will provide a review of important considerations for assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions for individuals with I/DD. The first day of training will be devoted to providing a comprehensive and accurate assessment for this population. Day two will focus on differential diagnosis and linking to and providing appropriate care and mental health treatment. Presenter Anne La Force is the Clinical Director for the NC START Central Region and a member of the National Consultant team for the Center for START Services. Anne is a clinical psychologist with over 17 years of experience in the fields of intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness. She specializes in providing assessment, consultation and intervention services for adults with developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health issues. Anne also provides training and consultation to community-based providers on multiple topics including dual diagnosis, crisis prevention and planning, trauma, and positive behavioral supports. Target Audience This program is designed for healthcare professionals, substance abuse professionals, In affiliation with June 30 & July 13, 2015 Duke University Medical Center Program: 11This am program to 4 pm sponsored each day by Part of the NC AHEC Program Alliance Behavioral Healthcare Alliance Behavioral Healthcare 4600 Emperor Blvd. Durham, NC I/DD Populations and Clinical Assessments

 Review and identify treatment partners and Objectives resources available to assist in supporting Upon conclusion of this program, participants individuals with dual diagnoses (mental illness should be able to: and I/DD)  Review integration of mental health assessment strategies for individuals with I/DD Credits into one’s practice. Up to 0.9 CEUs and 9.0 contact hours credit will be  Describe examples of occurrences and/or awarded to participants who attend 100% of the vulnerabilities of diagnostic overshadowing, program. Southern Regional AHEC adheres to psychosocial masking, baseline exaggeration, NAADAC Education Provider Guidelines Provider intellectual distortions and/or cognitive #843 (Substance Abuse Credit). This program will disintegration within one’s practice provide up to 9.0 contact hours (category A)  Review and describe common physical health continuing education credit to NC Psychologists. conditions for individuals with I/DD and how This program does not provide specific NBCC their manifestation can mimic symptoms of Credits. However, per LPC licensure guidelines, you mental illness may submit up to 9.0 contact hours of continuing  Describe the application of considerations of education by attending programs by affiliates of the heightened vulnerabilities specific to trauma, National Area Health Education Center Education bereavement and self-esteem for individuals (NAO). SR-AHEC is a member of the NAO. No partial with I/DD credit will be given. Attendance at Day One confers 4.5 credit hours; attendance at Day Two confers  Review and describe tools/surveys and another 4.5 hours. Attendance at Day One is the manuals specific to the assessment and prerequisite for Day Two. Individuals arriving 15 diagnosis of mental illness for individuals with minutes or more after the starting time will not be I/DD eligible for credit.

In affiliation with Duke University Medical Center This program sponsored by Part of the NC AHEC Program Alliance Behavioral Healthcare I/DD Populations and Clinical Assessments

June 30 & July 13, 2015 Program: 11 am to 4 pm each day You may attend only the session on June 22. However, if you plan to attend June 30, you must also have already attended on June 22. Please contact us if you have questions about this requirement. Location: Alliance Behavioral Healthcare, 4600 Emperor Blvd. Durham, NC Sponsored by Alliance Behavioral Healthcare. Registration restricted to their staff & providers. The fee for Alliance Providers is $80; there is no fee for Alliance Staff. We cannot accept registrations without payment. To register: CASCE # 46855 Fill out this form electronically & email it to: Or Fax it to 910-323-0674 [email protected] Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Employer: Name: Work Address: Last 4 digits of SSN: Degree: City, State, Zip: Home Address: Work County: Wk. Phone: City, State, Zip: Job Title: Your Specialty Areas: Home County: Hm. Phone: (i.e., substance abuse, developmental disability, etc.) Preferred Email address: VISA/MC # Exp Date: Signature: (electronic signatures are acceptable)) Please note: We need the last four digits of your social security number to register you for any program. No registrations will be accepted without payment or purchase order. Your confirmation will be sent by email only. Please print or type. I Important Information o Payment Policy Our Promise To You NOTICE: SR-AHEC now requires full payment for all Southern Regional AHEC strives to offer the highest quality registrations prior to the program date. We can no longer accept educational programming. If, for any reason, any of these purchase orders or supervisor's approval signatures in lieu of programs do not meet your needs, please let us know. We value payment. Access to workshop materials and handouts cannot your feedback and will resolve the issue to your satisfaction. be released until payment is received. Early and regular rates will be determined by the date of receipt. Substitutes/Refunds/Transfers AGENDA Participants who register for a program and do not attend will Day 1 – June 22, 2015 forfeit the full amount of the registration fee. 11:00 - 12:30 Overview of IDD, IDD and Mental Questions And Suggestions Illness Please contact John Bigger at (910) 678-7207 or you may email 12:30-12:45 Break John at [email protected]. 12:45-2:30 IDD and MI (continued), Trauma and American With Disabilities Act IDD If you need any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the 2:30-2:45 Break Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 in order to attend any of these programs, please call (910) 678-7305. 2:45-4:00 Assessment Considerations for Dually Diagnosed Mailing List To be added to our mailing list: Day 2 – June 30, 2015 https://www.southernregionalahec.org/professionals/mailing_list 11:00-12:00 Review of Day 1 - MH and IDD, 2.asp Assessment Factors 12:00-12:15 Break 12:15-2:30 Diagnosing Considerations, DM-ID In affiliation with Duke University Medical Center This program sponsored by Part of the NC AHEC Program Alliance Behavioral Healthcare