Course Description:
Recent years have brought increased awareness to the impact of childhood adversity thought the lifespan and to the profound way trauma can affect development. This includes better understanding of the unique vulnerability of all aspects of communication to overwhelming stress. Traumatized children face a higher risk than non-traumatized peers for requiring related services or special-education placements. They often struggle with language, listening, attention, processing, regulation, and executive functioning. The prevalence of trauma is even higher in those who already manage disability, with extra risks for individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders. The combination of difficulties can affect performance in everyday life and academic settings as well as complicate clinical interactions and outcomes. Social workers are often among the first professionals to see children who present with difficulties and delays. This training will inform social workers how to proceed with advocating for the clients with developmental issues related to communication.
Course Link:
www.wmich.edu/socialwork/academics/continuing
CE Value (credits): 4.5
CE Type: Standard
Sponsor:
Western Michigan School of SW
Contact Information:
Lisa Brennan
(616) 771-9497
Lisa.Brennan@wmich.edu