Understanding And Supporting Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities With Cognitive Decline And Regressive Illness
Course: #1033916Level: Introductory 1 Hour 243 Reviews
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) may exhibit dementia and clinical characteristics that are distinct to cognitive decline as they age across the lifespan. Recognizing and treating cognitive decline in adults with IDD can be challenging given other symptomatology that may exist. This webinar provides information to equip providers information to identify the unique characteristics of regressive illness to effectively support the IDD population.
On Demand
Course Type: Video, Audio
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize trends and prevalence of dementia for adults with IDD.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the signs of cognitive regression in adults with IDD.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the types of dementia that exist and relevant organizational resources for adults with IDD experiencing regressive illness in order to support occupation.
Course created on May 8, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Trends and prevalence of dementia among population |
| 20-35 Minutes | Signs of regression in adults with IDD |
| 35-50 Minutes | Types of dementia |
| 50-55 Minutes | Resources |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Reviews
243 ReviewsPresented By
Christina Marsack-Topolewski
PhD LMSW
Christina Marsack-Topolewski, LMSW, PhD, is a licensed social worker and an Associate Professor of Social Work at Eastern Michigan University. She received her bachelor of science in Special Education from Wayne State University, a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan, and her PhD in Social Work with a dual title in Gerontology from Wayne State University. She has 20 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family caregivers. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has worked as a professor, clinical therapist, teacher, consultant, and speaker. She has published over 80 research articles in scholarly journals and encyclopedias regarding individuals with disabilities, family caregiving, aging, and dementia. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski has been the lead principal investigator on multiple grant-funded programs tailoring services for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and chronic illnesses. She is an appointed board member of the U.S. National Task Group (NTG) on Intellectual Disability and Dementia Practices. Dr. Marsack-Topolewski’s research has been featured on National Public Radio (NPR) and ABC News Detroit. Over the past five years, she testified before members of the Michigan Legislature to advocate for new laws that protect against the exploitation and abuse of adults with disabilities. The first of these house bills was signed into law in Michigan in December 2023. In 2024, she received the Ronald W. Collins Distinguished Research Award for Research Excellence. In addition, she received the Arc of Oakland County’s Advocacy Hall of Fame Award in 2024.
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Financial: Christina Marsack-Topolewski received an honorarium for presenting this course. She has authored publications for which she may receive royalties and has received grant funding for topics covered in this course. Non-financial: Christina Marsack-Topolewski has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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