This presentation is for parents and caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are transition age or adults.

• Does your loved one with I/DD struggle with certain environments or situations?  

• Have you been told: “If you were just more strict?....Less strict?....More structured?...Less structured?...More flexible?....Less flexible?…”

• Have your tried all of those things but have had challenges persist?

In this presentation, we will discuss how to identify some of the most common, but least well known, sensory challenges that can hinder daily life, and appear “behavioral”. We will also discuss the importance of environment and the best ways to advocate for supports.   

Presenter: Debra Dickson, RPT/NDTA
Debra is the owner of TherapyWorks Pediatrics in Old Lyme CT.  TherapyWorks is a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in treating the Whole Child, utilizing the S.A.N.E. Strategies method of assessment and treatment.  Interventions include physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutritional interventions, sensory integration programs and assisting parents and schools to design environments for success.

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