Reply to "Help for staff working with an individual with significant trauma and challegning behaviors"

Connie OrrMember

There are numerous resources on the NADD (formerly National Association for the Dually Diagnosed) website. These resources are specific to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health/behavioral challenges. The DM-ID-2 is the IDD version of the DSM-5 and provides guidance on assessing and diagnosing mental health issues in individuals with IDD. Dr. Karyn Harvey has publications related to trauma in individuals with IDD. I also suggest Dr. Ross Greene's work related to "explosive" children as well as the work of Dr. Bruce Perry of the Child Trauma Institute. Understanding how trauma affects the brain, and the interventions appropriate to this, was an important step in helping the individuals with whom I work on a daily basis.

10/2/186:53 AM

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