Trauma Informed Strategies for Working With Individuals With ID/DD/ASD for Clinical Staff
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Overview
Clinical providers will learn trauma and resilience informed strategies for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID), developmental disabilities (DD), and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). After a review of the foundations and differential diagnoses for ID, DD, and ASD, participants will learn and practice core strategies for working with children, youth, and their families.
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