Individuals working in IDD settings encounter individuals with a variety of diagnoses including Cerebral Palsy. Staff need to have the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide person centered supports and services to individuals with this dx.
Outline:
Section 1: Supports for Cerebral Palsy
What Is Cerebral Palsy?
The Effects of Cerebral Palsy
Oral Motor Problems
Intellectual Disability
Challenging Behaviors
Vision problems
Epilepsy
Adaptive Equipment
Course Contributor
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Diane VanHusen received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Albany. She has over 35 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, early intervention teacher, IDD case manager, and executive director for an ICF/IID facility. She has developed and provided training on a variety of topics related to intellectual and developmental disability services. Disclosure: Diane VanHusen, QIDP has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
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