We are very excited to announce that Registration for the 1st Annual ArkSTART Conference is now open! The Center for START Services at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability and Arkansas START are presenting Bridging the Divide-Supporting People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs, a full day training opportunity featuring nationally recognized speakers in the field of ID/D and behavioral health, June 17th, 2014 at the Marriott Little Rock, Little Rock Arkansas. To view the workshop descriptions and to register, please go to (the link will say forbidden, but its not, so please click it and get registered!): https://events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=16305 You may also email nona@ucpcark to request a physical registration form. Register five people from one agency and get the six registration FREE! Please disseminate this information far and wide! See you there! MORE INFO: The Mission of Arkansas START is to enhance care and service provision by facilitating systemic collaboration, resource linkages, and information sharing, using evidence-based practices to effectively support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, thereby improving service outcomes and quality of life. 1st Annual ArkSTART Conference Bridging the Divide Supporting People with Intellectual/Development Disabilities and Behavioral Health Needs In keeping with the mission of ArkSTART we are offering a full-day training opportunity, featuring nationally-recognized experts in the field of ID/D and behavioral health. You will have the opportunity to learn skills to improve outcomes for those you support, collaborate with others in your community, and earn continuing education credits. Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2014 Location: Marriott Little Rock, Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Registration begins at 8:00am) Registration Fees: $85.00 (Group Rate available-register 5 or more individuals from same organization-receive a coupon for one free registration) *Continental breakfast, lunch, and materials will be provided. Registration Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2014 Professional Development: Participants in this conference will receive Continuing Education Attendance Verification Certificates for 6 hours of training. These will be available at the conclusion of the event. Who should Attend: Mental health providers, direct care professionals, and anyone working with persons with co-existing behavioral health challenges and intellectual/developmental disabilities Overnight Accommodations: An overnight room rate of $144 plus tax is available at the Marriott Little Rock, please indicate that you are attending the University of New Hampshire Conference. Conference Schedule 8:00am Registration and continental breakfast 9:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks 9:15am Session 1-START Overview-Dr. Joan Beasley, Director, Center for START Services at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability 10:45am Break 11:00am Session 2-Overview of Common Genetic Syndromes and the Neurologic, Medical & Psychiatric Issues in IDD-Dr. Jarrett Barnhill, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine 12:15pm Lunch 1:00pm-Session 3-Trauma Informed Behavioral Interventions-Dr. Karyn Harvey, Assistant Executive Director of Quality Supports for the Arc of Baltimore 2:15pm Break 2:30pm- Session 4-Sunnyside Up: Mental Wellness and Positive Psychology for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities-Dr. Dan Baker, Director of Community Positive Behavior Support, Transition, and Supported Employment Projects, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Session Descriptions Session # 1-START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) Overview START is national initiative that strengthens efficiencies and service outcomes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs in the community. This session will be an overview of the START model started by Dr. Beasley in 1989 in Massachusetts to provide service supports, clinical, emergency and respite services to individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral (mental) health needs and their families. Session #2-Overview of Common Genetic Syndromes and the Neurologic, Medical & Psychiatric Issues in IDD This session is an introduction to clinical management issues faced by individuals IDD with medical, neurological, genetic and mental disorders. A particular focus is on deconstructing the artificial boundaries between so-called organic and functional psychiatric illness. To do so, we will rely upon 3 examples: the relationships between epilepsy and anxiety disorders; neuroendocrine abnormalities and mood disorders and one genetic syndrome, Velocardiofacial syndrome, and psychotic disorders. Using these examples, we will look ahead to new ideas that are on the horizon. Session #3-Trauma Informed Behavioral Interventions This session will explore the roots of trauma in the lives of individuals with Intellectual disabilities, the effects of that trauma in both a biological and psychiatric context and the key to recover. Recovery will be discussed in both programmatic and therapeutic terms and case studies will be shared. Sunnyside Up: Mental Wellness and Positive Psychology for People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities Many efforts in behavior support and treatment for people with IDD have focused on problem behaviors and various challenges. This session will draw from Positive Psychology and Positive Behavior Support to offer a wellness-centered approach. Behavioral and psychological interaction will be presented as a unified set of strength-based strategies.
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