Innovative Interventions to Treat Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Course Description

Course Description:

Innovative Interventions for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities provides insight into the impairments associated with the most common types of intellectual and developmental disabilities in adults including deficits in sensory motor, visual perceptual, and communication skills which impact every aspect of daily living. Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities also present with maladaptive behaviors such as agitation or self-injury which impacts safety and learning functional skills.

This course introduces assessments and interventions that promote engagement, skill development, and quality of life. In-depth case studies and videos are provided to enhance the learning experience. The information gained from this course is invaluable for therapists who provide consultation or direct services either in residential or adult day programs. The course concludes with an examination of the special needs of individuals ranging in age from adolescence to geriatric, including those with dementia, visual impairments, and the deaf-blind population.