RISK REDUCTION USING INDIVIDUAL RESPONSE PLANS FOR CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (AND TYPICALLY DEVELOPING CHILDREN)
Nora Baladerian
Disability and Abuse Project of Spectrum Institute
Dr. Nora J. Baladerian is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, California. She has been working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since the early 1980’s, and in 1985 began to focus on issues of sexual abuse in this population. She is the author of many articles, books, two law enforcement training DVD’s and was recognized by the U.S. Attorney General in 2008 for her work. She is the Executive Director of the Disability and Abuse Project of Spectrum Institute. In her clinic in Los Angeles, she provides trauma treatment for abuse victims with and without disabilities, including sexual abuse, homicide, work-related accidents, as well as domestic violence. She is fluent in Spanish. She is a well-recognized national authority on issues of abuse and disability.
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are abused at rates higher than their generic peers. What can be done to reduce the risk of abuse? The author developed an individualized approach for... [ view full abstract ]
ABSTRACT: Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities are abused at rates higher than their generic peers. What can be done to reduce the risk of abuse? The author developed an individualized approach for families to protect their child. By developing and practicing the Individual Response Plan, children with disabilities can have a better outcome even if abuse is attempted or completed. The plans are based on the child’s skills, comprehension, communication and physical ability. Monthly practice of the plan maintains skills. Planning recognizes that the abuse may occur, yet some children have been able to evade an abuse attempt while others found that psychological trauma is significantly reduced. Parents are empowered by having their own plan, self-education on abuse risk reduction and improved response when abuse occurs. Case examples will demonstrate the wide variety of options available. The plan’s foundation follows the model of all other unwanted events: know that they may occur, plan for them, and if they do occur, you will have taken all possible measures to reduce ill-effects.
Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to list five benefits of developing a plan about abuse.
2. Participants will be able to create the plan structure.
3. Participants will be able to list the three essential elements of an effective risk reduction plan
Method: Lecture and discussion, with examples of success stories and a variety of plans
Results: Participants will be able to create Individual Response Plans.
Conclusions: Skills to develop viable plans to reduce the occurrence or impact of abuse are essential for the well-being of children with disabilities and their families. Using this approach has been found to be effective for children with many different types of skills and abilities.
Authors
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Nora Baladerian
(Disability and Abuse Project of Spectrum Institute)
Topic Area
Physical and Emotional/Psychological Abuse and Neglect
Session
Workshop10 » Session 2-Child Physical & Emotional Abuse (14:15 - Tuesday, 3rd October, South America Room)
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