Specific Disabilities
Sometimes we need information specific to a diagnosis. While WIN believes that people are more than their diagnosis, there is benefit to understanding an individual’s diagnosis
Agitated or Challenging Behavior in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease
Agitated or Challenging Behavior in People with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease Agitated or challenging behavior can be a symptom that people with Down syndrome (DS) who have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can have. When it occurs, careful assessment is important. An evaluation for medical problems and physical sources of pain may find a cause that […]
Trauma Informed Training Modules
Mental Health Wellness for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MHW-IDD)
This free training is provided by The Health and Human Services Commission in partnership with UT Health San Antonio, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, to promote workforce development through a training infrastructure.
Multiple training modules are available to a variety of people including healthcare professionals, support providers, and caregivers who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.
Register for an account and complete the modules at your own speed. Print your certificate upon completion and provide a copy to Raya for your HR file!
Down Syndrome Video Info
Supporting Individuals with Down Syndrome The Groove in People with Downs Syndrome