ADDP WILL HOST A TRAINING WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF SEXUALITY IN THE DD COMMUNITY.
WHY ATTEND?
This presentation seeks to open the discussion about the role of sexuality in the field of developmental disabilities. Currently, there is limited acknowledgement, research, and established guidelines for standards of practice related to the sexuality of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This training aims to provide a foundation for understanding and teach appropriate language and effective approaches for addressing sexual behaviors. It will also identify potential barriers to inclusion of sexuality, challenges and risks associated with sexually-based programming, and a focus on newly-eligible idividuals who have autism without intellecual disabilities.
LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
- Identify common misconceptions about sexuality in relation to individuals with disabilities and the potential associated disservices and risks (ex: sexual abuse), common mistakes in practice related to sexually-based behaviors, and ineffective language used to discuss sexual behavior in those with disabilities.
- Learn about more progressive perspectives on individuals with disabilities and sexuality, appropriate terms and language, and alternative approaches to certain sexual behaviors.
- Acknowledge and identify potential barriers to inclusion of sexuality within an individual's support system, the range of views/practices of sexuality, potential issues in implementation of interventions within an agency, and potential for unwanted outcomes to some interventions with sexual behaviors.
- Identify staff potential role in including sexuality into individuals' supports, personal limits of their involvement, and the importance of individualized considerations and programming when sexuality is involved.
The presentation will be provided by Emily Walk of NuPath, Inc. Intended Audience includes the following: senior managers, middle managers, clinicians and direct support staff.
REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9:30 A.M.
ADMISSION: $85 FOR ADDP MEMBERS, $120 FOR NON-MEMBERS
Admission fee includes coffee and light refreshments