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AUCD: Concurrent Sessions #33-40: Changing training practices of adult support providers: Findings show that training, mentoring, and technical assistance matter.

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Presenter

Derek Nord, Ph.D., Program Evaluator
Promise TA Center

Other Presenter(s)

Amy Hewitt, Ph.D., Minneapolis, MN, United States, MN - Institute on Community Integration, UCEDD/LEND;
Matthew, Bogenschutz, School of Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, United States;
Alberto Migliore, PhD, Boston, MA, United States, MA - Institute for Community Inclusion/Boston Children's Hospital, UCEDD/LEND;


Description

The presentation will discuss findings from two intervention studies assessing competency-based training programs for direct support professionals. One study targeted professionals in residential, employment, and non-work day settings, whereas the other study targeted professionals in employment settings. Both studies showed that the interventions resulted in better outcomes.

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