Integrated Care for Individuals with IDD and Co-Occurring Conditions

Integrated Care for Individuals with IDD and Co-Occurring Conditions

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities often experience complex, overlapping medical, mental health, and social needs. This learning track equips clinical, care coordination, and leadership teams with the skills to recognize co-occurring conditions, avoid diagnostic overshadowing, and build coordinated systems of care that improve outcomes across the lifespan.

Learn how to identify trauma and medical contributors to behavioral presentations, navigate crisis response and stabilization, and deliver evidence-based, strength-based treatment that integrates caregivers, technology, and community supports–so individuals with IDD receive timely, accurate, and person-centered care.

Integrated Care for Individuals with IDD and Co-Occurring Conditions

What you will learn

Recognizing Co-Occurring Mental Health, Medical, and Substance Use Conditions in IDD
Trauma- and Resilience-Informed Diagnostic Approaches
Distinguishing Medical vs. Mental Health Drivers of Behavior
Evidence-Based Treatment Strategies for IDD With Co-Occurring Conditions

Preventing Diagnostic Overshadowing and Improving Assessment Accuracy
Building Coordinated Systems of Care for Individuals With Complex Needs
Crisis Response, Stabilization, and Post-Crisis Planning
Strength-Based, Person-Centered, and Caregiver-Inclusive Models of Care

This Learning Track includes

29 Video Modules
8 downloadable resources

6 hours approx. video content
Access on Desktop and Mobile

Learning Track Content

Module 1: Uncovering Mental Health Patterns In People With IDD

Module 2: Exploring The Medical Side Of IDD

Module 3: How Trauma Shapes The Diagnostic Picture In IDD

Module 4: Understanding Psychosis In Individuals With IDD

Module 5: Understanding Substance Use Disorders In People With IDD

Module 6: The Critical Role Of Diagnostic Assessment In IDD

Module 1: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Their Impact On IDD

Module 2: How Common Is Trauma Among People With IDD?

Module 3: Recognizing Trauma In People With IDD

Module 4: Introduction To Trauma Informed Care In People With IDD

Module 5: Building Resilience – Buffers To Preventing Trauma In People With IDD

Module 1: Common Medical Conditions That Masquerade As Mental Health Conditions

Module 2: Impact Of Diagnostic Overshadowing & The Role Of Medical Providers During The Episode Of Care

Module 3: Navigating Medical Treatment & Assessment For People With IDD

Module 4: Overview Of Psychotropic Medications In IDD Care

Module 5: Clinical Considerations For Polypharmacy In IDD

Module 1: What Is A System Of Care? Building The Framework For Support

Module 2: Care Coordination – A Key To Effective IDD Support

Module 3: The Impact Of Siloed Records On Care & Treatment Planning

Module 4: Using Eco-Mapping To Visualize Support Systems

Module 1: Understanding What Constitutes A Crisis In IDD Care

Module 2: Crisis Responding In North Carolina

Module 3: Developing Effective Crisis Plans For People With IDD

Module 4: Supporting Stabilization After A Crisis

Module 1: Evidence-Based Behavioral Interventions For People With IDD

Module 2: Integrating Mental Health Interventions For People With IDD

Module 3: Tech-Enabled Supports & Home Modifications

Module 4: The Role Of Caregiver Support In Treatment Success

Module 5: Promoting Wellbeing Through Strength-Based Treatment

Experts

Rick Gutierrez

Formerly Vice President, Clinical Strategy & Operations

Easterseals Southern California

Stuart Buttlaire

Vice President Of Clinical Excellence & Leadership

OPEN MINDS

Rebecca Babigian

Formerly Chief Executive Officer

Integrated Healthcare Partners

Integrated Care for Individuals with IDD and Co-Occurring Conditions

Integrated Care for Individuals with IDD and Co-Occurring Conditions

What you will learn

This Learning Track includes

Learning Track Content

Experts

Rick Gutierrez

Stuart Buttlaire

Rebecca Babigian

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