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

Prevalence of Behavioral Health Conditions and General Therapeutic Modifications for Individuals with IDD

Brandi Kelly, Ph.D.
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Description

Individuals with IDD are more likely to experience behavioral health (BH) conditions than individuals without IDD. Considerable research exists supporting the need and efficacy of BH treatment/therapy for individuals with IDD. Some modifications to treatment approach, length, language/communication, etc may be needed but positive outcomes can and do occur. This workshop will review prevalence of behavioral health conditions, considerations in symptom presentation and general therapy modification to achieve positive outcomes.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Participants will be able to identify accepted prevalence rates for behavioral health conditions in individuals with IDD

  • Participants will be able to identify at least 2 communication considerations in engaging effectively with individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs

  • Participants will be able to identify at least 2 key general considerations in preparation for therapy for individuals with IDD

  • Participants will be able to describe at least two essential modification considerations that apply across therapeutic approaches

Educational Goal

To increase knowledge of behavioral health conditions in individuals with IDD and core therapy modifications to achieve positive outcomes.

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