June 26, 2026- Understanding Behavior Across the Continuum: Practical Person-Centered Approaches in I/DD Support.
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November 12th, 2025 "AN INTRODUCTION TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND LOCAL SERVICES”, Heather Clark-Kuhn, DBH, LPCC
June 27th, 2025 "Advocating Through Healthcare for Individuals with I/DD", Video
April 11th, 2025 "Annual Continuum of CP Care Through Adulthood", Video
November 22nd, 2024 "Utilizing a Variety of NM Resources & Tools to Help Advocate for Quality of Life", Ingrid M Nelson, MS, Video
June 27th, 2024 "Sleep On It - Good Sleep is a Good Habit!", Dr Shanna Diaz Video
May 10th, 2024 "Mortality Review process for persons with IDD for ongoing quality improvement", Dr. Ron Voorhees, Dr Kathleen Burke Video
April 26th, 2024 "Timing is Everything - Continuum of CP Care Through Adulthood", Provided by COC, CDD and TEASC Video
October 27th, 2023 "Sexual Wellness Among Individuals with I/DD", Thea Kavanaugh, MPH, CTRS, CHES Video
May 11th, 2023 "Why Aren't They Sleeping?", Shanna Diaz, DO Video
February 24th, 2023 "The Power of One Story: How the Practice of Positive Support Changed Two Lives", Juan Ortega | Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC Video
October 7, 2022, "Childhood Adversity and Trauma-Sensitivity", Deborah Bock, MSW Video
June 24, 2022, "TO SLEEP OR NOT TO SLEEP: SLEEP PROBLEMS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITES", Dr. Shanna Diaz Video
June 3, 2022, "ALL IN TOGETHER NOW - A 2022 PERSPECFIVE ON GUARDIANS AS ADVOCATES", Ingrid M. Nelson, MS Video
May 19, 2022, "THE POWER OF STORIES: HOW INDIVIDUALS WITH IDD TRANSFORMED THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS", Chris Heimerl, MSSW Video
April 29, 2022, "INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE - USING EVIDENCE BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALLOPATHIC MODALITIES TO OPTIMIZE WELL-BEING", Dr. Laura Medina | Dr. Nadine Marsh | Dr. Joshua Sinberg | Amy LaGrange, LMT Video
November 19, 2021, " BEHAVIORS THAT CHALLENGE OUR SYSTEMS", Chris Heimerl, MSSW | Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC Video
October 1, 2021, " UNDERSTANDING WOMEN WITH AUTISM: SYMPTOM PRESENTATION, RESOURCES, AND A CONVERSATION WITH AN AUTIST", Elisheva Levin, PhD | Ann Branscum, PhD Video
June 11, 2021, " KETOGENIC AND MODIFIED ATKINS DIETS FOR THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY", YVETTE MASCARENAS, MS, RD, LD | CARLA FEDOR, RN Video
May 21, 2021, “ Diabetes: Overview, Prevention, Management and Your Health”, Jill Joseph, BSN, RN Video
April 29, 2021, " Video
March 26, 2021, Reflective Local Practice: A Pragmatic Model for Improving Professional Cultural Competence Rex Swanda, PhD., ABPP-CN | Evelyn Sandeen, PhD., ABPP
Video Pt 1 Video Pt 2
October 30, 2020, Moving Forward Together: Using Mortality Review for Quality Improvement, Dr. Ron Voorhees * DOING OUR BEST TO PREVENT MORTALITY BY COVID, Dr. Kathy Burke Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2
May 22, 2020, Guardianship: All in Together Now Ingrid Nelson, MS Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2
Sept 18, 2020, Unlocking and Treating Depression: Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Dr. Faulkner
September 20, 2019 Smiles of a Lifetime
October 25, 2019, New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Nursing Association (NMDDNA)
*Part Two – Toni Benton, MD “Medical Considerations for Adults with I/DD”
“Smiles of a Lifetime” 9/20/2019
August 23, 2019, “Ethics, Sexuality and I/DD” *Part One: Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC
June 14, 2019, "Keto Diet"
May 10, 2019, *Putting Things in Order, Ingrid Nelson, MS
*Hospice As A Resource, Video Pt 1, Video Pt 2, Video Pt 3, Video Pt 4, Video Pt 5
Post-traumatic Stress - Definitions, Considerations for People with I/DD, and Current Research
3/2/2019 – Jason Buckles, PHD
Moving Forward Together: Learning from Mortality Review for Quality Improvement
2/15/2018 - Dr. Kathy Burke | Dr. Ron Voorhees
*Session 1 Uses and Abuses of Psychotropic Medications in People with I/DD, Dr. Reeve
Psychotropic Medications 11-02-18 - Part 1
Psychotropic Medications 11-02-18 - Part 2
Psychotropic Medications 11-02-18 - Part 3
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 1. Medication Use
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 2. Medical Considerations
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 3. Pain Management
NMDDNA 10-19-18 - 4. Nutrition Plans
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 1
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 2
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 3
Behaviors 8-31-18 - Part 4
*Diabetes Update for Nurses and Caregivers: Assisting and Coaching your Clients with Diabetes Management. 5/11/2018, Barbara MacMillan, MS, RN, CNS, CDE, BC-ADM
*Behaviors that challenge our system. 3/9/2018, Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC | Chris Heimerl, MSW
"Aging: Aiming for good years ahead" (11/17/17)
ADRC - Carlos Moya, Kyky Knowles
Care Transition Program - Carlos Moya, Kyky Knowles
Normal vs Usual Aging - Anne R. Simpson, MD CMD
Ombudsman Program"19th Annual NMDDNA" (10/17/17)
Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Healthy Sexuality - Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC
Insurance Basics - Iris Clevenger RN, BSN, MA, CCM
Normal VS. Unusual Aging - Anne R. Simpson, MD, CMD
Ethics - Anne R. Simpson, MD, CMD
Ombudsman - Michelle Tschanz
Aging and Disability Resource Center - Gina Gallardo
Care Transition Program - Gina Gallardo
NMDDNA 10/27/2017
Annual Report
Healthy Sexuality - Jason Buckles, PhD, LPCC
Insurance Basics - Iris Clevenger, RN, BSN, MA, CCM
Ketogenic Diet - Yvette Mascareñas, MS, RD, LD, Carla Fedor, RN, CDDN
Aspiration Management and Enteral Tubes in People with I/DD
Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management. Toni Benton, MD
SAFE Clinic Assessments. Fran Dorman, PT MHS
Feeding Options for Problem Feeders. Jacqueline L. Fridge, MD, ChB, MBA
Nursing Considerations for Enteral Tubes. Mary Gallegos, RN, BSN
September 29th, 2017, Basics of Pressure Injury Prevention and Wound Care - Vera Asplund, BSN, RN, CDDN
May 5th, 2017 "Epilepsy Update 2017", Pediatric Seizures - Jennifer A. Vickers, MD
April 21st, 2017 "Until the Last Breath: Addressing End of Life Issues with Individuals with I/DD" - Ingrid M. Nelson, MS
March 24th, 2017 "Those Old Bones Got you Breaking Bad; Get to The Osteoporosis Update" - E. Michael Lewiecki, MD
"Aspiration Management and Enteral Tubes" (2/3/17)
SAFE Clinic Collaborative Clinical Assessments - Fran Dorman
Pediatric Enteral Nutrition - J. Fridge
The Importance of Maintaining Good Nutritional Status to Prevent Health Complications Associated With Malnutrition - Jennifer Pas
An Extension of DDSD’s Mission to Manage Aspiration Risk - Lourie Pohl
Nursing Considerations for Enteral Tubes - Mary Gallegos, RN
Comprehensive Aspiration Risk Management Plan for Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities - Toni Benton
"Making the Most of your Doctors Appointment" (12/16/16)
Salmha Azimy, BS and Alfreda Begaye, CMA
"Sleep Well, Live Well: Essentials in Sleep Medicine" (11/11/16)
Diagnostic Testing for Sleep Disorders - Lisa Cutchen, MD
To Refer or Not To Refer: Sleep Evaluation is the Question - Shanna Diaz, DO
Sleep Well... Live Well... (Essentials In Sleep Medicine)
Overview of normal sleep. Melissa Begay, MD
Sleep Orders in Adults. Madeleine Grigg-Damberger, MD
Treatment for Sleep Apnea. Fran Ralls, MD
The Impact of Sleep Deprivation. Nancy Polnaszek, MBA
How We Do Diagnostic Testing. Lisa Cutchen, MD
Sleep Disorders/Epilepsy. Dr. Ianakieva
To Refer or Not to Refer. Shanna Diaz, MD
Masks/Machines/Techniques. Steven Lopez, RPSGT
Circadian Rhythms - things your mother never told you about - Frank Ralls
Normal Sleep - M. Begay, MD
Sleep Disorders in Adults With Epilepsy - Dessislava Ianakieva, MD
Sleep Problems in Adults With Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Madeleine Grigg- Damberger, MD
Impact of Sleep and Sleep Deprivation - Nancy L. Polnaszek, MBA
"Guardianship. All in Together" (8/26/16)
"Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with I/DD" (6/3/16)
"Gender Issues in DD/MI Population" (7/11/16)
Molly Faulkner
"Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with I/DD" (6/3/16)
"Sexuality in the DD/MI Population" (5/9/16)
"Advocating for Piece of Mind" (5/5/16)
"The Great Divide: Is Oral Health Vital or Optional" (4/22/16)
Oral Health Basics - Stephanie Baca
Oral Hygiene Assessment and Treatment Strategies - Julie Mehrl, MOT, OTR/L
"Part 1: Oral Health Challenges in People with I/DD. Part 2:Oral Exam & Brushing"
"Integrative Neuromuscular Therapy Procedures and Protocols Utilized in the Successful Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction"
"Aging in the DD/MI Population" (3/14/16)
"Autism Spectrum Disorder and the DSM-V: Diagnosis, Co-morbidity Interdisciplinary Approach to Intervention" (3/11/16)
Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview and Update - Brandon Rennie, PhD
"Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview and Update part 1"
"Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview and Update part 2"
"Assessing and working with individuals with ASD: A view from the ground"
"Focus on OCD in adults with ASD"
"Beyond the ABC's: Considering ASD & behavior"
Assessing and Working with Individuals with ASD: A View from on the Ground - Center for Self Advocacy, Chris Heimerel
"Neurology Update" (2/5/16)
Febrile Seizures and Genetic Epilepsy Syndromes - Joseph Harmon, DO
An Introduction to NeuroGenetics - Dave Shahani, MD
The Cost of Medicine and other Interests - Jennifer A. Vickers, MD
Constipation: Oh Poop!
9/25/2015
Featured Presentation (April-June 2015)
“Medical Acupuncture: Past, Present and Future” Mark Lee, MD handout
"Depression" (4/17/15)
"Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities", Molly Faulkner, PhD, CNP, LISW
"Complementary and Integrative Therapies within our Personal and Professional Lives" (3/27/15)
“Integrative Team Based Health Care: Caring for Patients and Families” Arti Prasad, MD, FACP
“A Beginners Mind: Exploring Meditation” Barbara Welcer, RN, BAS, HNC, CHTP/I handout
"Massage Therapy for Acute and Chronic care of Low Back Pain in New Mexico”, David Lang, MTPT, LMT
“Integrative Medicine: An Opportunity for Specialty Populations?” Julie Sonnenberg, MA, LPC handout
Panel discussion: Patient Case Study: Rehabilitation versus Quality of Life Treatment with Integrative Medicine Video
"Enteral Tubes: Review Express" (3/6/15)
Making a decision regarding tube feeding
"Seizures: Causes, Classifications, Treatments" (2/13/15)
"No Skin off My Back": Wound Prevention and Care in the I/DD Community (11/14/2014)
"Pressure Ulcer Staging Review, Basics of Ostomy Care and Review of Product Categories” Esther Hattler BS, RN, WCC
"Pressures- Breakdown, Staging, Redistribution” Jassmine S. Safier BSN, RN CMSRN, CFCN, Richard Murdoch, PT, CWS
16th Annual NM DDNA Conference (10/24/2014)
Neuroimaging in Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Andrew Mayer Ph.D.
Diabetes Update 2014, Barbara Macmillan MSN, RN, CNS, CDE, BC-ADM
Oral Diabetes Medication Chart (Handout)
Diabetes medications: How they work (Handout)
Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics in Epilepsy Care, Mikiko Yamada, MS, PharmD
Fall Risk Assessment, Jocelyn Delgado, PT
Amber Clinic
The 15th Annual NMDDNA CONFERENCE December 6, 2013
Oriental Pulse Diagnosis by Stephen Bennett, Oriental Medicine
Understanding Traditional Medicine: Healing from a Cultural Perspective by Toñita Gonzales, Curandera
Massage & Cranio-Sacral Therapy by Gregory Goodson, NTS, LMT, RMTI & Judy Gray, BA, LMT, RMTI
Hippotherapy by Andrea Johnson, MSW, MBA
Naturopathic Therapy and Aromatherapy by Donna Chambers, ND
"Aspiration Update 2013" Clinical Advances" September 20th 2013
Oral Hygiene Resistance by Julie Mehrl, MOT, OTR/L
The Four Stages of Swallowing by Carla Fedor, RN, CDDN, Video
Managing Eating Issues with Older Adults by Lourie S. Pohl, Ed.S, CCC-SLP
Head Position and Aspiration by Fran Dorman, PT, MHS
Feeding Difficulties & Mismanagement by Lourdes Vizcarra, MD
Aspiration Risk Management Update by Paul St. Germain, RN
Spasticity and Health Maintenance in I/DD (5/10/13)
Baclofen Pumps
Goals and Care in Spasticity Management
Spasticity: Causes, Consequences & Treatments
Physical Therapy Interventions
The Role of Nutrition Rehabilitation
"The Long and Winding Road" Challenges of Aging in I/DD 3/15/13
Aging in Individuals With Developmental Disabilities-Medical Concerns. Antoinette Benton, MD
Involuntary Movement Evaluation. Alya Reeve, MD, MPH, Video
"I got your back..." With Aging comes healthcare decisions & the importance of getting things in place. Ingrid Nelson, MS
Decision Consultation and DNR
Dementia Training 2/8/13
Dementia: Dr Vickers
Pain and Depression Training 1/11/13
Down But Not Out: Depression & Pain Assessment. Dr Alya Reeve and Chris Heimerl, MSSW
14th Annual NM DDNA Conference 10/26/2012
Honor In Conversation - Christine Wester, LBSW, MPA, Mediator PowerPoint
Living & Inclusion Supports Healthcare & General Interview of DSP- Scott Good, MRC,CRC PowerPoint
Autism - Cynthia King, MD and Lorerky Ramirez-Moya, MD PowerPoint
Understanding Autism-Good Luck with That- Chris Heimerl, DDSD, OBS PowerPoint
Pain and Depression Training 3/9/2012
End of Life Training 1/2012
Psychopharmacology Training 5/27/2011
Assessing Abnormal Behavior
Good and Bad Uses of Rxs: Principles of Psychopharmacology
Integrating Medication/Behavior/Environment
Seizure Management in Persons with I/DD
Case Examples and Discussion
End of Life Training 4/29/2011a
Advocating for Peace of Mind
Effective Advocacy
End of Life -- We Are All Going to Get There
Grief and Loss Awareness for I/DD Population and Caregivers
When the Time Comes
Enteral Tube Training 12/10/2010
Positioning of People with Enteral Tubes
Discussion Panel on Enteral Tube Issues
Aging Issues for People with I/DD Training 4/23/2010
Connecting the Dots to Advocacy
Living Long and Prospering: Aging Issues for People with I/DD (4/23/2010)
A Consumer's Perspective on Living with a Disability
Connecting the Dots to Advocacy (Healthcare Decisions)
Medical Aspects of Aging in Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Is It Good for What Ails You? Challenges of Psychopharmacology and Aging
Depression
Unlocking and Treating Depression in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Regional Trainings
Autism and Neurophysiology 10/22/14
End of Life Regional Training
Other Trainings
Classroom Environment for Students with Down Syndrome-A Medical and Educational Perspective
Medical, Psychiatric and Systems Issues for Patients with DD Presenting to the ER
Rational Psychopharmacology – blending of the new with the old
Staying Proactive on Healthcare: Planning Can Make the Last Days Tender
Treatment of Developmental Disabilities: Ideas for Today and Tomorrow