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Social workers, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, educators, school personnel, mental health professionals, clinicians, health and human service practitioners, and other health care professionals.
The lack of access to behavioral health services is among the greatest health care disparities in the United States, and access is particularly problematic for children and transitional age youth (10-25). Youth and young adults who have co-occurring developmental disabilities (DD) and behavioral health (BH) issues have a prevalence rate conservatively estimated at 33%. The presence of BH problems can greatly reduce the quality of life of youth and young adults with DD as they transition from family life to independence, along with a profound impact on their postsecondary education and workforce opportunities. However, few professionals are trained in this specialty and even more are unaware of how frequently the two conditions coexist.The lack of education among health and behavioral health professionals around issues affecting individuals with DD is a contributing factor in the health faced by this population each day. Patients with DD also report “lack of dignity during examinations,” poor medical explanations, and feeling “rushed and overlooked” in clinical settings. In clinical encounters involving transitional age youth and adults with disabilities, failures in communication have hindered the medical interview, undermined patient understanding of treatment options and risks, and diminished patient satisfaction.The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities has declared, “All people, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), should have timely access to high quality, comprehensive, accessible, affordable, appropriate healthcare that meets their individual needs, maximizes health, well-being and function, and increases independence and community participation.”
Through lecture and the use of a videotaped Standardized Patient case simulation (The Case of Willow), participants will gain knowledge and skill in the following areas: Integrated health care and Interprofessional collaboration in a primary care setting, co-occurring DD/BH disorders, Family-Centered Practice, Family Support, transition planning and patient and family support.
Faculty
Barbara Leach
Family Support Specialist & Special Projects Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Social Work
Family Support Program
Tamara Norris, MSSW, MPA
Director, Family Support Program
Clinical Associate Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
School of Social Work
These presenters are being supported through a partnership between UNC-CH, School of Social Work and the NCAHEC Program.
Charlotte AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Charlotte AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
Gabriela Staley MEd, 704-512-6523
