*OT for All: Strategies for Improving Engagement and Success for people with IDD-MH

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Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the application of the Occupational Therapy framework for people with IDD-MH.
  2. Apply principles of the Occupational Therapy Framework to identify and analyze at least three factors contributing to dysregulation in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
  3. Identify and describe at least three adaptive interventions that staff can implement to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in managing their daily activities and enhancing their quality of life.

Session Description:

In this presentation, participants will learn how to apply the Occupational Therapy (OT) framework to support people with IDD-MH by identifying factors that contribute to dysregulation. Participants will explore key factors affecting engagement, learning, and regulation, and how to use OT principles to enhance participation in daily activities. Practical OT techniques will be shared to optimize success and well-being for those supported.

References:

Ambrose, D., MacKenzie, D. E., & Ghanouni, P. (2020). The impact of person-environment-occupation transactions on joint attention in children with autism spectrum disorder: A scoping review. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 83(6), 350-362. https://doi.org/10.1177/030802...

Justice, H., Haines, D. and Wright, J. (2021). Occupational therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities and sensory processing challenges: a Delphi study exploring practice within acute assessment and treatment units. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49(1), 28-35. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOT-1...

Breslin, L., Guerra, N., Ganz, L., & Ervin, D. (2020). Clinical utility of multisensory environments for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A scoping review. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(1), 7401205060p1-7401205060p12. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2...

Laura Golden, OTR, OTD

Occupational Therapist

MHMR of Tarrant County

Laura Golden is a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist in the state of Texas. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She completed her doctoral apprenticeship with Pathways to Independence in St. Louis, MO and Center for Autism & Related Disabilities in Coral Gables, FL. Laura is a National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Affiliated Regional Trainer and a Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner. Areas of expertise include intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, trauma, and dementia.

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