An overview of managing some of the most common presentations of autism and associated behavioral and affective challenges, and the most common challenges presented to the clinician in an office setting. We will review the need for comprehensive and collaborative evaluation to prevent diagnostic overshadowing...
This panel will describe the collaborative planning and implementation of two specialized units to improve services for people within New York City with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acute mental health/ behavioral crises. A special acute inpatient psychiatric unit was developed along with a separate,...
Dr. Miller will compare and contrast elements of the Multidisciplinary Spasticity Clinic (PM&R, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Orthotics, PT) which she runs with the Spina Bifida Clinic (PM&R, Developmental Peds/Behavioral Health, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Orthotics, GI, Urology) at Albany Med that she participates in. Click here for the presentation. Presenter Jennifer...
This session will discuss the changes in care and recommendations over time for those with co-occurring psychiatric and neurological issues. Click here to view the presentation. Presenter Joseph Gioia, PhD, Psychologist, ADAPT Community Network Dr. Joseph Gioia has been working with ADAPT since 1987 and is currently consulting and...
Mental health services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often challenging to obtain. OPWDD and OMH have been working together to resolve the various issues when individuals that are dually diagnosed seek MH services. Drs. Ann Sullivan and Jill Pettinger will provide information on...
Dr. McDonald will discuss healthcare and new health initiatives for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York State. Click here to view the presentation. Presenter Hon. James McDonald, MD, Commissioner, NYS Department of Health James V. McDonald M.D., M.P.H., was appointed Acting Commissioner of Health January 1,...
In today's rapidly evolving landscape, effective leadership is paramount for organizations serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This workshop is designed to equip current and aspiring I/DD leaders with the essential skills and mindset required to drive innovation, navigate change, and shape a...
A panel of benefits and compliance specialists will engage in an interactive Q&A on workforce trends by generation and the changing nature of employee benefits in today’s multigenerational workplace landscape. The conversation will include the differing benefits demands by generation, compliance considerations and challenges for...
Most employers worry about how to fire employees without legal repercussions. But, what if you could avoid complicated discharges before they happen? Well you can, and it depends, in part, on how well and accurately you evaluate your staff. This program will provide some proactive...
This session will guide HR executives through the mandates on employers (as well as employee burdens) as staff seek time off and/or pay for their own (or a family member's) medical reasons and reasonable accommodations. We will emphasize how consistently following (and documenting) a process...