“Positive Behavior Management Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During COVID-19 Times”

The 2020 CIDD ‘VIRTUAL’ COMMUNITY TALK SERIES presents

  

Jean Mankowski, PhD

 

Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor at the CIDD, Training Director for NC LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders)

 

“Positive Behavior Management Strategies for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During COVID-19 Times”

 

Dr. Mankowski will provide an overview of evidence-based strategies for positive behavior management in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and equip caregivers and professionals with positive strategies to support behavior improvement.

 

Learning objectives

1.  Review evidence-based behavior management practices for individuals with ASD and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2.  Consider the overlap of intellectual and developmental disabilities and psychiatric or mental health disorders.  How does a dual diagnosis impact behavior? 

3.  Discuss frequent challenging behaviors and how functional behavior analysis can inform behavior management and behavioral change.

4.  Provide caregivers and professionals with positive strategies to reduce challenging behavior.

 

When:    Wednesday, August 12, 2020, from 6:30-8:00 PM  

 

Please register using the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/yyq332zr

At the time of registration, you will receive a Zoom link to join the Community Talk Series.

 See flyer for additional information.

      

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