Behavioral and Mental Health Concerns in Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

In this module we will explore the reasons behind some behaviors of concern you may see in the hospital setting when working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, how to assess them, and how to respond. Learning objectives: By the time you complete this course, you will be able to:    Analyze causes of behaviors of concern in hospitalized patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)  Apply the HELP framework in assessing behaviors of concern in hospitalized patients with IDD  Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to reduce behaviors of concern in hospitalized patients with IDD  Differentiate interprofessional team contributions for effective treatment planning for the prevention and intervention for behaviors of concern  Describe pharmacological strategies for managing behaviors of concern and underlying mental health concerns that may be exacerbated in the context of hospital settings  Appraise the impact of diagnostic overshadowi