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| Health and Wellbeing in Persons with Developmental Disabilities | | Date(s): | Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:00 AM - Friday, September 26, 2008 5:00 PM | | Location: | The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1763 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC | | Description: | Children, youth and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder
experience high rates of both health and mental health concerns. These impact significantly on quality of
life of the individual concerned as well as their families, caregivers and the community.
British Columbia has closed its institutions for individuals with Developmental Disabilities, but the struggle
to develop quality specialized services where appropriate, as well as ensuring access to generic health
services continues. This conference will provide education and informative updates on psychiatric, behavioural
and complex health components specific to individuals with DD, and showcase best practices
in the field. The conference will address topics such as Epilepsy; Aging in Down Syndrome; Prader Willi
Syndrome; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Sexual Health; Self Injurious Behaviour (SIB) and other challenging
behaviours as well as ‘co-morbid health conditions’ such as dysphagia, pain and mobility issues. | | Link: | Conference Flyer and Registration Form |
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