Many adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) have an increased propensity to experience mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, and/or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Common mental health challenges faced by this population and the complexity of IDD are discussed in this course. Strategies SLPs can use to enhance health and wellness are also described.
Live Webinar
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 12:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify common co-occurring mental health conditions experienced by people with IDD.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize characteristics, signs, and symptoms associated with mental health conditions and ways to promote wellness.
- After this course, participants will be able to list resources and organizations available to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Poll questions |
| 10-20 Minutes | Common co-occurring mental health conditions: Trends, prevalence, statistics |
| 20-30 Minutes | Factors that impact mental health/health and wellness |
| 30-40 Minutes | Signs and symptoms to recognize mental health challenges |
| 40-50 Minutes | Strategies to enhance health and wellness |
| 50-55 Minutes | Resources and organizations |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Christina Marsack-Topolewski
PhD, MSW LMSW
Dr. Christina Marsack-Topolewski is an associate professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. Her research focuses on autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, family caregiving, quality of life, caregiver burden, and the service delivery system. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has over 80 published peer-reviewed journal articles and encyclopedia entries. She has worked as both a Special Education teacher and Social Worker, providing support for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
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Financial: Christina Marsack-Topolewski received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Christina Marsack-Topolewski has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Introductory Level
0.1 ASHA CEUs
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