Bridging the Gap for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs Conference
Bridging the Gap for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs
The Division of Developmental Disabilities and its subcontracted health plans, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Mercy Care, would like to thank all the behavioral health professionals and stakeholders who attended the Bridging the Gap conferences in Tucson and Phoenix in 2024.
Each conference featured local and national speakers who brought their expertise and experience in supporting individuals with a developmental disability and behavioral health diagnosis as they presented on topics including:
Two Day Behavioral Health Conferences (Tucson and Phoenix):
- Therapeutic Approach of Gentle Teaching
- Environmental Exposures and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Adapting Counseling Techniques to Meet the Needs of Individuals With I/DD
- Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Strategies for Clients with Sexual Behavior Problems
- Positive Behavior Support
- Interdisciplinary Strategies for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
- Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting ABA: A Practical Discussion for Care Coordinators and Non-Behavior Analysts
- Transition to Adulthood: Independent Living Skills
- Trauma and I/DD: Developing Resilient Skills
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and I/DD: Solutions, Considerations and Resources
- ASD: Understanding the Depth and Breadth of the Spectrum
- Talking about Healthy Relationships and Sexuality with People with I/DD.
- The Value of Lived Experience: The Arizona Vision in Principle and Practice
- Supporting Individuals with I/DD through the Arizona Health Plan System of Care
- Next Steps in Bridging the Gap for Individuals with I/DD with Behavioral Health Support Needs
Exactly the type of content our field needs right now. I’m looking forward to integrating some of the strategies into my clinical practice!
Loved the content! Great presentation
Medical/Prescriber’s Track (Phoenix)
- Evidence-Based Medication use for Target Symptoms in Youth with ASD
- Aging with Autism: Changes in Behavior and Development of Comorbid Medical Conditions
- Pregnancy and Parenting Support for People with Disabilities
- Your Patient with I/DD Preparing your Practice and Common Issues
- Substance Use Disorders in the Neurodiverse Population: Understanding Challenges and Approaches to Effective Treatment
Behavior Analysis Track: Adult Services (Phoenix)
- Ethical Considerations in Supporting Individuals with ASD and Mental Illness
- Article 9, PRC, and the DDD Behavior Plan Process
- Teaching Skills to Adolescents and Adults with Severe Problem Behavior
- Next Steps in Bridging the Gap: Expanding Scope and Adult Services
If you have any follow-up questions from the conference, please email the DDD Behavioral Health Administration.
Every single behavior analyst needs to hear this! Absolutely incredible
Great info and reminders on Article 9.
Thankful to see such emphasis on adult services! I hope to see more of these presentations/panels more often at ABA Conferences.
Bridging the Gap Conference - Tucson
- May 9 & 10, 2024
- Over 250 behavioral health professionals attend one or both days.
- 15 unique sessions were held
- 12 sessions approved for APA/NBCC CEUs
- 14 exhibitors supported attendees between sessions and during breaks
Bridging the Gap Conference - Phoenix
- September 5, 6 & 7, 2024
- Over 335 behavioral health professionals attend one or more days.
- A third day was specifically designed for BCBAs
- 25 unique sessions were held
- Continuing Education
- 17 sessions approved for APA/NBCC CEUs
- 10 sessions approved for CMEs
- 6 sessions approved for BCBA CEUs
- 26 exhibitors supported attendees between sessions and during breaks
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