DWMHA Care Coordination Training - Autism & Applied

Behavior Analysis Benefit with Nicole Dwyer, MA, LPC

Date: June 23, 2017

Time: 9am-4pm

Location: DWMHA-707 West Milwaukee, Detroit, MI, 48202

2nd Floor Conference Room

“This training is supported by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services”

Abstract

Presenter will provide information professionals need to better understand how to support their families on their caseloads who have children with suspected or confirmed autism spectrum diagnoses.
Topic areas will include: the applied behavior analysis (ABA) benefit criteria eligibility process, the applied behavior analysis (ABA) benefit covered services, supporting parents in decisions about evaluation and treatment, working with the autism services provider system, the requirements of Clinically Responsible Service Providers (CRSP).

Attendees will learn:
1. What Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is?
2. What the Medicaid ASD ABA Benefit is?
3. What the eligibility criteria for the Medicaid ASD ABA Benefit is?
4. How to assist a families in accessing the ASD Benefit and how to support families receiving ABA services.
5. The roles & responsibilities of the Clinically Responsible Service Providers (CRSP) staff is related to the Medicaid ASD ABA Benefit.
 

Target Audience:

Supports Coordinators, Case Managers, Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Therapists, Infant Mental Health Staff, Clinically Responsible Service Providers (CRSP), Home-based Therapists, Behaviorists

Agenda

a. Autism Overview (1 hour) - 9-10am

b. ABA Overview (1 hour)  - 10-11am

c. ASD Family Support (1 hours) - 11am- 12pm

LUNCH - 12-1pm

d. ASD Benefit Overview (2 hour) - 1pm - 3pm

e. ASD Benefit Requirements (1 hours) - 3pm-4pm

Presenter: Nicole Dwyer, MALPC

Nicole Dwyer, MA, LPC has a master's degree in community and school counseling from Oakland University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Child Development from Central Michigan University. Nicole has published research in the Journal of Mental Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities on Parental Bonding, Attachment and Stress in Families with Children with Developmental Disabilities.

The Autism Benefit management is led by Nicole Dwyer, ASD Benefit Specialist. Nicole possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge with over 10 years in the areas of Medicaid ASD Benefit Management, utilization management, quality management, access & engagement, children's services, and developmental disabilities programming. She is very passionate about her work, and has gone above and beyond to build a collaborative ASD provider network and ensure timely access to evidence-based ASD Benefit Services for individuals with Autism.

Nicole has been integral in the roll-out of the restructure and expansion of the Medicaid ASD Benefit in Wayne County and continues to strategically grow and develop the benefit to meet the needs of the families served.

Registration and Walk-In Policy

Registration is required.  Walk-ins WILL NOT be permitted. Register to ensure your attendance.

The last day to register for this event is Wednesday, June 21, 2017!

Continuing Education Information

-SOCIAL WORKERS:  6 continuing education credits are approved for this training.

ADA Accommodations

If you have individual requirements or need special services to participate in this training, please notify Andrea at (313) 344-9099, ext. 3227 or asmith1@dwmha.com. Please make arrangements at least two weeks before the event date.

Remember: The last day to register for this event is Wednesday, June 21, 2017!

If you have questions regarding the event, contact Andrea Smith at asmith1@dwmha.com.

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FEES MAY APPLY

If you work WITHIN Wayne County please dismiss the payment portion of the registration process and hit "submit".

If you work OUTSIDE of Wayne County there is a nominal $15.00 registration fee to attend this training. Please pay prior to your arrival by entering your credit card information when the registration process asks for it. You may also bring a company check or money order for the full amount with you to the registration table at the event as well. All checks/money orders can be made out to ‘DWMHA’. Receipts will be available upon request.

Refund/Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/Refund Policy: Substitutions are permitted at any time. No shows will be billed at the full training rate. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 7 business days prior to training to asmith1@dwmha.com to obtain a full refund. If cancellation is received less than 7 business days prior to training then no refund will be given.