104: How Support Staff Help Pave The Way for Individuals with Dual Disabilities to be Independent and Important Members of Society
Hosted By: Brandie Wishon, BCBA and Jessica Thompson
Instructional Level: Intermediate
There are many challenges when working with individuals with dual disabilities as support staff. Despite its complexity it is important and rewarding work especially when the appropriate and meaningful support are part of the pathway. The presenters’ goal is to provide some of this guidance to encourage more practitioners to work with individuals with dual disabilities to help these individuals be successful, important members of our community. The objectives of this presentation are about supporting client dignity by teaching self-advocacy skills, setting up individuals with dual disabilities for success with collaboration, and setting attainable goals that are client focused and significant.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify how to support client dignity by teaching self-advocacy skills.
- Learn how to set up individuals with dual disabilities for success through collaboration.
- Explore how to set attainable goals that are client focused and significant.
