Empowered Living Through ECHO: Enhancing Healthcare for the Adult Neurodiverse Community in PA
Neurodiversity
Registration Open for 32nd Annual Forensics Rights and Treatment Virtual Conference
Registration is now open for the 32nd Annual PA Forensic Rights and Treatment Conference, titled “What We Know: Myths or Facts.” Sponsored by Drexel University’s Division of Behavioral Healthcare Education, College of Medicine, the virtual conference will be held December 4 and 5 with both live and pre-recorded presentations addressing topics such as trauma-informed care; working with victims of trafficking and partner violence; neuro and gender diversity; and identifying methods to enhance belonging and inclusion.
The conference brochure includes the schedule, workshop descriptions, plenary bios, and registration information. CE credits will be available.
For more information, email Drexel or visit the BHE conferences website.
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Free Training Opportunity for Professionals Serving Adult Neurodiverse Individuals
Project Echo at Penn State College of Medicine Presents:
Project Reassure: Fostering Resilience for Adult Neurodiverse Communities
Register for this no-cost training hour-eligible series for professionals serving adult neurodiverse individuals. The eight-session Project Reassure ECHO series will launch on January 12, 2024, from 7:45 am –9:00 am.
This series will provide participants with strategies in supporting adult neurodiverse individuals struggling with anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience. The curriculum will cover the basics of recognizing trauma, stress, and anxiety; fostering resilience building skills; crisis prevention; dealing with uncertainty; and changes in the adult neurodiverse brain. Professionals serving adult neurodiverse individuals, including immediate direct clinical supervisors of direct support professionals, group home managers, behavior specialists, and program coordinators, are encouraged to register and actively participate.
Additional details and registration information can be found on the event flyer.
Project ECHO Announces “Project Reassure: Fostering Resilience for Adult Neurodiverse Communities”