This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 3 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
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
Instruction consists of 1+ hour of video instruction and an evaluation.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- 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.
Disclosure Statement:
The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.
This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.
The same course is available for purchase and offers 1 CE hour for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
This is a non-interactive, self-study course.
To receive your certificate of attendance you must complete the course in its entirety.
To complete a Training Video Course, one must register, log in, select the My Courses option from the menu items, click the Course Title, attend to the video content, and complete the course evaluation, then claim the certificate of attendance.
You can download or print your certificate of attendance by logging into your account, navigating to the course by selecting the My Courses option from the menu items, clicking the Course Title, scrolling to the Certificate of Attendance section, and clicking on the Certificate of Attendance link to either download it or print it.
Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of attendance to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
Directions for completing a course can be found by clicking here.
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, and a course evaluation.
