Actions Speak Louder Than Words
NADSP ACCREDITED
ONLINE COURSE
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Course Description:
Using real-life case studies, this one-module course effectively illustrates how numerous challenging behaviors may point to specific, underlying medical conditions in people with IDD. Topics include headbanging, refusing meals, hand-mouth behavior, aggressiveness in particular situations, resisting lying down or sleeping, pica, and many more.
Course Duration: 40 Minutes
What You’ll Learn
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- How to spot changes in baseline behavior that may indicate pain, illness, or an underlying issue
- Real-world scenarios presented in case study format
- Interactive questions to ensure the learner's knowledge
Who Should Take This Course
This training is designed for professionals who support or coordinate services for people with IDD, including:
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
- Provider Staff
- Support Coordinators
- Intensive Support Coordinators
- Planning List Administrators
- State Support Coordinators
How This Course Works
This course can be hosted within an existing SCORM-compliant learning management system (LMS) or accessed through IntellectAbility’s electronic Learning Platform (eLP). Learners progress at their own pace, with course completion tracked and certificates generated upon successful completion.