Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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New Directions:
The Future of ID/DD and Mental Health
The Hub Learning Community (HLC) is a resource for professionals who support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD). HLC is excited to introduce our second annual conference registration is open. This is a free two day conference focused on supporting the professionals that assist people with ID/DD in the community. The conference schedule is as follows.
Conference Day 1: August 16th, 2017
8:00-9:00 AM: Registration/Opening Remarks
9:00-10:30 AM: Keynote Speaker, Hannah Jurewicz, LPC, CCDP-D- Addiction Recovery: How to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Substance Abuse.
10:45-12:00 PM: Dr. Caren Arnold, OTD, OTR- Recognizing Sensory Processing Disorders and How it Affects Individuals in the Community
1:00-2:15 PM: Dr. Carolyn Rekerdres M.D.- Behavioral Issues and Mental Health Crisis: For an IDD Individual in Crisis- What is the Difference?
2:25-3:40 PM: Dr. David Duran Ph.D- Working Relationship Boundaries: How to be friendly while also being professional.
3:45-5:00 PM: Keynote Speaker, Lori McIlwain, National Autism Association: Wandering/Elopement Behaviors in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Data, Case Studies and Insights
Conference Day 2: August 17th, 2017
7:45-8:00 AM: Registration
8:00-9:15 AM [ Break-Out Session 1]
Anna Bauereis- Changing the Brain in the Classroom: A Greater Understanding
Annette Juba, LCSW- Effective Tactics for Promoting Successful Aging
Caroline Turner, LMSW- The Autism Society of Texas: Building a Community of Support
Person Centered Thinking: For the Community
9:30-10:45 AM [Break-Out Session 2]
Leslie Fierro- New Ways of Thinking: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing of Youth with Disabilities
Barry Hamilton, LMSW- Exploring Therapeutic Modalities in the Day Habilitation Setting
Dr. Duran & Jody Gardner - A Study of Sexual Preference/Sexual Identity for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability: A Preliminary Study
Malika Pritchett, BCBA- Positive Behavior Supports
10:50-12:05 PM [Break- Out Session 3]
Dr. Garcia and Associates- Making the Most of your Day
Carl Crowther and Bluebonnet CIS- Crisis Support Strategies for Success
Kimberly May- Discussing Sex & Sexuality with Clients
Alzhiemers Association- Know the 10 Signs
12:30-2:00 PM: Panel Keynote
Jimmy's Story: One Teams path toward a New Direction
Food and beverages will be provided. Please note any food allergies during registration.