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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Co-Occurring Behavioral Health Needs: Louisiana

Behavioral Health Assessment and Diagnostic Considerations for Individuals with IDD

Brandi Kelly, Ph.D.
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Description

Individuals with IDD experiencing co-occurring behavioral health conditions at a higher rate than those without IDD. Clinical behavioral health assessment can be completed with appropriate diagnosis rendered with modifications and additional considerations made. This training will review general assessment considerations and diagnostic adaptations consistent with the Diagnostic Manual-Intellectual Disabilities II along with modified case conceptualization and recommendations to link to appropriate treatment/therapy.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Participants will describe and provide examples of core components of the bio-psycho-social-developmental approach to assessment

  • Participants will identify at least 2 common challenges in diagnosing co-occurring behavioral health conditions for individuals with IDD

  • Participants will identify common medical conditions that impact emotional presentations for people with IDD

  • Participants will identify at least 2 examples of adaptations to mental status examinations for individuals with IDD

  • Participants will identify core modifications to major behavioral health diagnostic categories for individuals with IDD

Educational Goal

To increase knowledge of clinicians regarding assessment and diagnosis of behavioral health conditions for individuals with IDD such that individuals can receive adequate assessment and diagnostics to lead to more appropriate and effective treatment.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Brandi Kelly, Ph.D.
Dr. Brandi Kelly, PhD, received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from LSU in 1998 and post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively providing person-centered and wellness focused support planning and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities and has published research on assessment/treatment of behavioral health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. She has been instrumental in key initiatives in Louisiana to increase capacity to support individuals with co-occurring needs to live/work in their communities while navigating the logistics of fiscal/resource challenges in partnership with self-advocates, advocacy organizations, providers, and other state agencies. She received the Bernard R. Wagner Leadership in Developmental Disabilities award, Special Recognition for Enhancing the Wellness of Individuals with IDD from the Arc of Louisiana, and was the 2023 NADD Member of the Year. She currently sits on the NADD Board and Conference Committee. She has published in the area of MH needs and wellness for individuals with IDD.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Humana Healthy Horizons in Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections