Welcome to Navigation Essentials, a series of convenient, practical, evidence-based toolkits.

Providing treatment and education for Ohio's Multi System Youth with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) presents a unique set of challenges to navigate. For youth with intensive and complex behavioral health needs residing in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), charting a course with timely coordination, consistent communication, and effective strategies is even more critical.

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Who are the toolkits for?

Anyone who supports the care and education of youth with co-occurring IDD and Mental Health/Behavioral Health Conditions residing in ICFs including:

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
ICF Staff and Administrators
School Administrators
Teachers
Paraprofessionals
Other Educational Team Members and Leaders

What will I find in the toolkits?

Easy to access information, videos, templates, and tools for:

Strengthening Partnerships between ICFs and Educational Teams
Developing Effective Interventions and Strategies
Learning about Interoception
Understanding Behavior
Supporting Emotional Regulation
...and more!

Find a Toolkit

Understanding ICFs Serving Youth with Intensive Behavior Support Needs

Learn about specialized residential treatment programs for youth with IDD and complex support needs.

Strengthening School and ICF Collaboration

Enhance multi-system teaming across the school and residential environments using best practices for communication and tools for collaboration.

Considerations for Intervention and Support

Explore key areas to consider when creating educational or therapeutic programs for youth with IDD and behavioral health issues.

Trauma and Resilience

Learn about trauma and the impact on youth with IDD and intensive behavior support needs, and strategies to build resilience.

Sensory: A Focus on Interoception

Review sensory processing and discover the often-overlooked system of interoception.

Understanding Behavior: A Framework for Intervention

Discover how behaviors develop as the foundation for creating effective support plans for youth.

Communication

Learn how to support communication in the home, school, and community.

Medical: Health and Wellness

Understand the relationship between physical health, emotional regulation, and learning.

Leaders' Essentials

Information and tools for supervisors, managers and other leaders to utilize the Navigation Essentials toolkits with their teams.

Additional Toolkits Coming Soon!

The Power of Reinforcement