Introduction to the Module
You will explore the varied approaches to communication people with intellectual and developmental disabilities may present and learn skills that fosters effective communication with this population in the acute care setting.
Introduction of the Subject Matter Experts:
Dr. Amy Jerum, DNP, RN, FNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS-BC
Dr. Amy Jerum is the pediatric specialist for the Golisano Institute of Developmental Disability Nursing and a visiting assistant professor of nursing at the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University. Dr. Jerum served as the director of workforce development for the University of Rochester Medical Center, Division of Transitional Care Medicine and Complex Care Center that serve the needs of children and adolescents with IDD and families. She is a PNP at Monroe Community Hospital Pediatric Unit and the UR Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry/Project TEACH.
Dr. Deborah Napolitano, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA.
Dr. Napolitano (Debbi) is an Associate Professor in the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Daemen University and Adjunct Faculty at the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University. She received her Ph.D. in Developmental and Child Psychology and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She also has a long history of working with families and staff supporting children with IDD and as an expert in the areas of assessment and treatment for challenging behavior, drug and behavior interactions, and interprofessional collaboration.
What you will learn:
- Describe various forms of communication demonstrated by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
- Identify various components of communication
- Incorporate best practices to foster communication in the acute care setting
Course Includes
- 4 Lessons
- 1 Topic
- 2 Quizzes
- Course Certificate
