Session 304

Instructional Level: Introductory

Unique challenges arise when navigating the treatment and resources for those with a diagnosis of Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability. Without a guide, the complexities can become overwhelming. Within this presentation, we seek to offer suggestions on getting the most out of resources and treatment through 3 main areas of discussion: engaging staff/family/caregivers in treatment, transdisciplinary collaboration, and responding to clinical barriers and gaps in care; providing an overview of Applied Behavior Analysis, engagement with BAs, and ABA within the Managed Care sphere; and providing an overview of services covered by Managed Care Organizations. Barriers and possible solutions to receiving Medicaid services will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Engage and Equip- Learners will be presented with strategies to engage treatment providers, advocate for transdisciplinary care, navigate the service delivery system, and address treatment barriers and gaps.
2. Learn and Implement-Learners will be introduced to Medicaid covered services, tools, and resources available to address the needs of individuals with I/DD diagnoses and complex mental health needs.
3. Evaluate and Treat-Learners will be given a high-level overview of assessment and treatment resources available for those with dual diagnoses