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About Engaging Parents with Cognitive and Other Developmental Limitations Virtual Training
In this 90-minute program, learners will strengthen their understanding of cognitive and developmental limitations in parents, including dispelling myths about individuals with developmental disabilities. Learners will also discuss how to observe, recognize, and assess these limitations. This virtual course will help learners to adapt Motivational Interviewing to engage parents with cognitive limitations to address their unique needs.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for direct service staff and supervisors in Child Protection, Prevention, and Foster Care.
Benefits of the Program
Participants will:
- Understand the rights of parents with intellectual disabilities.
- Learn to identify common signs and characteristics of cognitive and other developmental limitations.
- Better understand how cognitive and other developmental limitations can impact parenting and service provision.
- Be able to identify appropriate services and support as they prepare recommendations and referrals.
- Modify MI skills to communicate more effectively with a person with cognitive limitations.
Course Prerequisites
Prior to attending this course, learners are required to have completed:
- The Motivational Interviewing learning program offered through the ACS Workforce Institute, or an equivalent.
- An online pre-test accessed through the Cornerstone Learning Management System.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
- An online pre-test before the day of class.
- An interactive, 90-minute virtual instructor-led workshop.
- An online post-test.
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Credits
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0402. This course is 1.5 contact hours/0.15 CEUs. CEU credit is contingent upon completion of all course components.
Registration Information
To register for this course, please log in to Cornerstone. For assistance or more information about the ACS Workforce Institute, please contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or call (212) 748-1898. Visit our website at www.nycacstraining.org.