Seeking Success,Building Bridges:

Best Practices in Assessment, Management and Intervention for Developmental Disabilities

and Mental Health

April 15, 2011The California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities,

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Complex Needs PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

Presented By: Partners:

Conference sponsored by MHSA grant from the State Department of Developmental Services

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7:30 – 8:30am Registration and Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45amWelcomeMike Danneker, Executive Director, Westside Regional CenterIrma Castaneda, Los Angeles County Mental Health Liaison to Regional CentersDavid Riester, Consultant, Association of Regional Center Agencies

8:45 – 9:30am Plenary Session: Vision of Ideal System Collaboration for Clients and FamiliesClarissa Kripke, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.

9:30 – 9:45am Break

A. DIAGNOSIS AND ASSESSMENT

9:45 – 11:45am Concurrent Sessions:

A1Similarities and Differences among Developmental and Mental Health Disorders: Implications for Differential Diagnosis and TreatmentBryna Siegel, Ph.D.

A2Developmental and Genetic Perspectives on the Early Recognition of Child Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral ConditionsStephanie Hamarman, M.D.; J. Lane Tanner, M.D.

A3From Both Sides of the Table: Parent and Provider Perspectives on the Journey from Suspicion to Diagnosis for Children and AdolescentsJudith Levy, M.S.W., M.A., L.C.S.W-C. ; Fran Goldfarb, M.A., C.H.E.S.

A4Understanding Challenging Behaviors: A Case-Based Approach to Addressing the Needs of Transition-Age Youth and Adults with Dual Diagnoses Robin Friedlander, M.D.; Mayra Mendez, Ph.D., M.F.T.

A5Diagnostic Practices in Persons with Developmental and/or Intellectual Disability: Using Diagnostic Manual-Intellectual Disabilities (DM-ID) Robert Fletcher, D.S.W.

11:45 – 12:30pm Lunch

B. CROSS-SYSTEM COLLABORATION

12:30 – 2:30pm Concurrent Sessions:

B1Who Decides? Understanding Autonomy and Ethical Decision Making for Children and Adults with Developmental DisabilitiesDouglas S. Diekema, M.D., M.P.H.; Kathy McReynolds, Ph.D.

B2Collaborating in the Classroom: Understanding and Supporting Children and Transition-Age Youth in Special EducationRobin P. Church, EdD; Jennifer Symon, Ph.D.

B3 Self-Injury: Teens and Young Adults Who Hurt ThemselvesLisa Boesky, Ph.D.

B4 What’s the Verdict? Working with Dually Diagnosed Children and Adults in the Criminal Justice SystemEraka Bath, MD; Philip Hanger, Ph.D.

B5Optimizing Pharmacological Management across the Lifespan for Individuals with DevelopmentalDisabilities and Mental Health IssuesLawrence Cohen, Pharm.D.; Ronald Lucchino, Ph.D.

2:30 – 2:45pm Break

C. INTERVENTION AND MANAGEMENT

2:45 – 4:45pm Concurrent Sessions:

C1Behavioral and Cognitive Interventions for Children and Adolescents with Mental Health Issues and Developmental DisabilitiesScott Gutentag, Ph.D.; Jeffrey Wood, Ph.D.

C2Innovative and Adaptive Communication and Behavioral Approaches for Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health IssuesDarlene Sweetland, Ph.D.; Thomas J. Willis, Ph.D.

C3Improving Emotional Regulation: Making Dialectical Behavior Therapy Accessible to Individuals with Challenging BehaviorsJulie Brown, L.I.C.S.W.; Eric J. Dykstra, Psy.D.

C4The Use of Sensory Processing Approaches and Augmentative and Alternative Communication to Ease Community Integration and Enhance Quality of Life for Individuals with Developmental and Behavioral DisordersMarta Aragon-Humphrey, R. S-L.P.; Alice Kibele, Ph.D., O.T.R./L.

C5Evidence-Based Practices in Mental Health Services: Working Together to Improve Outcomes for Children and Adults Seth Bricklin, Psy.D., M.B.A.; Ian Lobell, L.C.S.W.

Conference Schedule

Complex Needs PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:7 CONTACT HOURS

LCSWs/MFTs: Course meets the qualifications for 7 hours of continuing education credit as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (Provider #PCE 2280).CAADE: California Association for AOD Educators (Provider # CP40-829-C-0311 for 7 CE’s).CAADAC: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors(Provider # IS-01-478-1011 for 7 CE’s).CAARR: California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (Provider #5046 for 7 CE’s).RAS: Breining Institute. Registered Addiction Specialis(Provider # CEP0803031013-WRM-HS-CW for 7 CE’s).BRN: Mental Health Systems is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing(Provider # CEP15343 for 7 CE’s).APA Approval: Mental Health Systems is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. (Provider # 1719).Mental Health Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content

Conference Description:This conference aims to bring together participants from the regional center, mental health, education, justice, and social service systems in order to increase our community’s ability to provide supports for individuals with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental health disorders. This conference will provide numerous cutting-edge breakout sessions, access to nationally and internationally known experts in this field, professional networking opportunities, and so much more!

Target Audience:Psychologists, physicians, licensed/independent clinicians, interns/residents in training, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language therapists, behaviorists, allied health professionals, administrators, direct care and social services professionals, board & care/residential services staff, ILS/SLS staff, day program/club house/wellness center staff, educators, service coordinators, case managers, and other professionals coordinating and applying treatment strategies for persons with dual diagnosis.

Register online: www.mhsinc.org/calendarRegistration: $20 • Registration fee with CEs: $40

Map and Directions:Center for Healthy Communities

Conference Objectives:•Toprovideemergingknowledgerelatedtothefollowingfocusareasaffectingindividualswithdualdiagnosis(DD/MH): - Diagnosis, Assessment & Observation - Behavioral Intervention & Management Strategies - Increased Collaborative Care across Systems

•Toteachhealthprofessionalsandadministratorsnewskillsandreinforceexistingcapabilitiesinorderto improve client outcomes and increase efficacy in the workplace

•Tofacilitatecross-systemscollaborationsbyprovidingopportunitiestonetworkwithcommunitypartners,and share best practices, innovative strategies, and unique insight on serving individuals with DD/MH

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• CA 110 North• Just past downtown, follow signs on right to “10 East San Bernardino /5 South Santa Ana” (US 101 South)• Exit Broadway • Left on Broadway• Right on Cesar Chavez• Left on Alameda • Right at Bauchet St. (1st stop light)

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• Right at Bauchet St. (1st stop light)• Continue to TCE parking lot

• I-10 East • CA 110 North• Just past downtown, follow signs on right to “10 East San Bernardino/5 South Santa Ana” (US 101 South)• Exit Broadway• Left on Broadway• Right on Cesar Chavez• Left on Alameda • Right at Bauchet St. (1st stop light)• Continue to TCE parking lot

Walking from Union Station

Walk out of UnionStation at AlamedaStreet exit

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Seeking Success, Building Bridges