Course Summary
This course for behavioral health providers offers a deep dive into the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), focusing on mitigating diagnostic overshadowing. Central to the course is an examination of diagnostic overshadowing; participants will explore its definition and multifaceted concerns. Participants will learn about the complexities that hinder accurate diagnoses and tailored interventions, such as gatekeeping tendencies and barriers to accessing healthcare. By exploring co-occurring diagnoses, we will analyze essential definitions and considerations that are crucial for accurate assessment and intervention planning, laying the groundwork for nuanced care provision.
Delving into assessment considerations will equip you with practical strategies for navigating the complex diagnostic landscape for individuals with I/DD. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of I/DD care, reduce diagnostic overshadowing, and provide holistic, culturally sensitive support to individuals with I/DD, ultimately enhancing your capacity to deliver effective, person-centered care.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Characterize the cultural characteristics of the I/DD population in order to recognize and explain diagnostic overshadowing.
- Employ assessment considerations and resources to mitigate diagnostic overshadowing.
- Describe how trauma can intersect with diagnostic overshadowing.
Learning Audience
The learners for this training are behavioral health service providers, social workers, counselors, peer support specialists, and other professionals who support individuals with substance use and behavioral health conditions.
American Psychological Association Continuing Education (APA CE) Credits
This course is eligible for Continued Education Units (CEU) upon completion, which are awarded as follows:
- 1 APA CEU credit awarded per (1) hour of completed learning
The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Colorado Department of Psychiatry maintains responsivity for this program and its content.
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Course Duration
Content Contributors
- Kelly May, Crisis Specialist & Case Management, Rocky Mountain Human Services
- Ashley Hahn, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist, Rocky Mountain Human Services, Clinical Director, START Program
- Brian D. Tallant, LPC, NADD-CC, Rocky Mountain Human Services, Associate Director, START Program
- Jodi K. Dooling-Litfin, Ph.D., Deputy Program Officer, Rocky Mountain Human Services
- Rocky Mountain Human Services
- Denver START
