The High Five Effect

Have you ever attended Sunshine Bowling? The people we support are so supportive of each other and love to celebrate strikes, and spares, and even effort. High fives are given freely. It’s infectious and happy and everyone feels good, even when they aren’t playing their best game. It’s not just with individuals we support either. […]

February 22, 2023 Resources, Social Stories No Comments

Social Stories

What is a Social Story? Make Your Own Visual Social Story Using pictures of the individual you are creating the Social Story for can be a good way to role-play and get engagement. If you record role-playing with the individual, you can use the recording for reminders before a specific activity. You can do this […]

December 31, 2022 Intellectual Disability, Resources, Specific Disabilities No Comments

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!

Training Modules for Disability Service s Workers