Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Track
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Track
APPIC Program Match Number 150914
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David Michalec, Ph.D. |
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) track offers training focused on children either with or suspected of a developmental disability. There are two openings for an IDD intern. Training includes traditional supervision, problem-focused case conferences, a treatment seminar, and an ongoing professional development series with invited speakers and guests. Interns closely interact with other trainees including pre-doctoral interns, post-doctoral fellows, practicum students, medical students, and pediatric residents.
Settings
Interns provide most of their clinical work at the Child Development Center (CDC), an interdisciplinary clinic. Interns also receive training in an ICF/MR facility. Participation in occasional hospital inpatient consultations will occur throughout the year. Consultations typically are geared toward appropriateness of placement in an ICF/MR facility and other issues concerning children with developmental disabilities.
Assessment and Treatment
As part of the interdisciplinary team, the intern will evaluate children suspected of autism or developmental delay. Interns complete a full assessment battery to further document the child’s functioning and generate recommendations for services.
Treatment experiences are ample and will cover a wide range of presenting problems, including both internalizing and externalizing disorders. Special training opportunities focused on behavioral management techniques for children with developmental disabilities also is an integral part of training.
Advocacy
Interns also participate in advocacy activities including attending presentations, assisting with a lecture, or making school visits on behalf of a client.
Hours
IDD interns work five days per week. There is no “on call” coverage and interns typically work 40-50 hours per week.
| Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Track Sample Weekly Schedule |
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