Paradise Ballroom C

Speaker(s):

Ellison, Kathleen, MS, MA, NCC

Description

Suicide does not discriminate. Perhaps you have heard that statement before. Suicide can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, socio-demographics, or intellectual and developmental abilities. Identifying risk and protective factors in persons with IDD requires greater understanding for researchers and practitioners, in order to be more effective when assessing risk and developing safety plans. This session will stretch participants’ typical mindsets when providing services to clients with IDD.

Objectives

Define various intellectual and developmental disabilities

Identify the protective factors, risk factors and warning signs for suicide in individuals with IDD

Identify appropriate tools for assessing suicide risk in individuals with IDD

Develop equitable safety plans for individuals with IDD in their living environments