Telehealth is no longer a mere substitute for in-person sessions — it's a dynamic tool that can enhance how we care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
But to harness its full power, you need a specialized approach. The course offers an exploration of the unique considerations and challenges that come with working with patients with neurodevelopmental disorders via telehealth.
Led by Dr. Felissa Goldstein, a renowned expert in neurodevelopmental disabilities and the Director of Telehealth Services at the Norton Children's Medical Group Division of Behavioral and Mental Health, participants will learn how to overcome communication barriers, manage sensory sensitivities, and address behavioral issues that often arise in this patient population through a screen. They will learn actionable tips and tricks that can be immediately applied in their telehealth sessions.
Through a combination of expert instruction, engaging discussions and practical demonstrations, participants will discover how to engage patients using alternative communication methods and creative strategies and learn techniques for building rapport and establishing trust with patients through a screen. They will learn how to harness the power of visual aids, assistive technology, and nonverbal communication to create a truly personalized experience for your clients.
The course emphasizes the importance of preparation, guiding therapists in setting up a conducive environment, ensuring devices are ready, and effectively involving family members. Participants will learn to use virtual diagnostic tools and assessments for accurate diagnoses. They will also explore the importance of continuity and consistency in care, teaching them how to maintain these critical elements through telehealth to support ongoing therapeutic progress.
By the end of this course, participants will be confident telehealth practitioners who are better equipped with the skills to provide exceptional telemental health care to individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. They'll be able to create meaningful therapeutic relationships, facilitate communication, and empower their clients to thrive via telemental health.
Register now to join Dr. Felissa Goldstein and take the first step towards a healthier, more fulfilling career!
This is a non-interactive self-study course that was recorded from a live webinar presented by Dr. Felissa Goldstein, MD on March 24, 2021.
Instruction consists of 1 hour of video instruction and a post-test.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the different ways telehealth facilitates the care of patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities
- Specify the unique considerations that come from working with patients with neurodevelopmental disabilities via videoconferencing.
- List tips and pearls for working with patients with special needs including patients who are nonverbal or aggressive.
From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Dr. Felissa Goldstein, MD
Dr. Felissa Goldstein is a board certified adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist and the Director of Telehealth Services at the Norton Children's Medical Group Division of Behavioral and Mental Health. She is an assistant professor at the University of Louisville in the Department of Pediatrics. She has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities. She did her Psychiatry residency and Child Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Kentucky. She completed her Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical College of Ohio and completed her Bachelor of Arts at Goucher College. Her clinical interests include patients with developmental disabilities, telepsychiatry, integrated medicine and patients with complex medical and psychiatric issues. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering in the community, cooking, traveling and reading.
Credit Hours: This course consists of 1 continuing education hour of credit.
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This is a non-interactive, self-study course.
To receive your certificate of completion you must complete the course in its entirety.
To complete an Online Self Study Course, one must register, log in, select the My Courses option from the menu items, click the Course Title, complete all of the modules, complete and pass the post-test(s), and complete the course evaluation.
A grade of at least 80% or more is required to pass the post-test. Retaking the post-test is possible until the participant is able to pass the test.
Psychologists and other professionals seeking CE credit through our approval with the American Psychological Association are asked but not required to complete the course evaluation before obtaining their certificate of completion, however passing a post-test for online self-study courses, and submitting one's attendance for live on-site and live webinars is required.
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This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
This is a non-interactive self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation. The courses may include required reading.
This course was recorded 3/24/21
